---
title: "River Ems Restoration Project Collaborative Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064be7"
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# River Ems Restoration Project Collaborative Agreement

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064be7

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## Summary

The River Ems Restoration Project Collaborative Agreement was initiated by the Environment Agency, a sub-central government public authority located at Seacole Building, London. This project aims to deliver recommendations and priority actions from the River Ems 10 Year Restoration Plan across several sites to enhance the river's ecological health and build resilience against low flows and future environmental pressures. The process adheres to legal frameworks set by legislation 2023/54, and the procurement method was direct, below threshold and conducted without competition. The contract spans from 24th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, with an option for a 12-month extension until 31st March 2027. The agreement has been signed, the award status is active as of 9th March 2026 and it focuses on services within the environmental rehabilitation sector.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services, especially those related to river rehabilitation and ecosystem enhancement. It creates avenues for growth as it involves recommendations and actions for ecological improvements over an extended period, offering continuity and potential future contracts upon successful implementation. Large enterprises and SMEs, including Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), in the environmental sector, could find this opportunity ideal to showcase expertise and services in environmental restoration, and build relationships with sub-central government bodies, fostering future collaborations. The primary contractor for this project is Western Sussex Rivers Trust, indicating a preference for knowledgeable organisations in river health and sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

Collaborative Agreement to support delivery of recommendations and priority actions from the River Ems 10 Year Restoration Plan across seven sites to enhance the river's ecological health and build resilience against low flows and future environmental pressures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020957-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,363 |
| Contracts value | £73,363 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESTERN SUSSEX RIVERS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 14:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020957-2026
- 23 Feb 2026 at 14:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016121-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 09:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011650-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020957-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016121-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011650-2026
  10th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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