---
title: "Environmental Pollution Response Service Pipeline Notice (UK1)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066243"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Environmental Pollution Response Service Pipeline Notice (UK1)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066243

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, operating from Bristol under the Operational Energy Authority, has released a planned procurement notice for the Environmental Pollution Response Service (EPRS). This procurement process targets environmental services with a focus on pollution response at all MOD locations in the UK and overseas. An open procedure is being used for this service procurement, with an estimated contract value of £5 million. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2027 and conclude on 30th June 2031. Potential bidders should note that a notice update is planned for 4th November 2026. This environmental services project is currently in the planning stage and welcomes participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender holds significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in pollution control and spill response. Companies looking to expand into government contracts could benefit greatly from winning this tender, given its extensive scope covering multiple MOD locations globally. SMEs are encouraged to participate, highlighting a favourable procurement environment for smaller enterprises. Organisations offering innovative and efficient spill response solutions or possessing robust capabilities to handle large-scale environmental incidents will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise, offering a pathway for substantial business growth and partnership with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Operational Energy Authority (OEA) is the responsible Authority for the provision of an Environmental Pollution Response Service (EPRS) for Defence, covering all MOD locations in the UK and overseas bases. All MOD units and agencies can demand the services of the EPRS contract whenever they have a spill of fuels, oils or lubricants that exceed the units own integral ability, and MOD's local ability to suitably respond.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019570-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,166,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:04 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019570-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:50 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019549-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019570-2026
  4th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019549-2026
  4th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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