---
title: "ES RDE 016 - Next Generation Hydraulic Modelling Benchmarking"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ba42"
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buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# ES RDE 016 - Next Generation Hydraulic Modelling Benchmarking

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ba42

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has completed a selective procurement process for the "ES RDE 016 - Next Generation Hydraulic Modelling Benchmarking" project, which falls under the industry category of services, specifically research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement, executed below the threshold as an award under a framework, took place at the Environment Agency's office in London. Key dates include the contract being signed on 26th May 2026, with the project timeframe spanning from 15th June 2026 to 1st April 2028. The contract, valued at £114,045, was awarded to WSP UK Ltd, a supplier based in London. The Environment Agency, a sub-central government public authority, was the buying organisation in this process.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in hydraulic modelling and environmental consultancy services. Companies capable of delivering cutting-edge research and development services, with a focus on innovative benchmarking methodologies, will find similar tenders advantageous. Large companies such as WSP UK Ltd, which have the resources and expertise to manage complex simulations and provide comprehensive reporting, are well-suited to compete in these types of opportunities. This contract highlights the ongoing demand for advanced consultancy services within the environmental sector, paving the way for future collaborations and innovations.

## Notice

Environment Agency self-service direct award. Develop and deliver the next generation of Environment Agency hydraulic benchmark tests, including agreeing test definitions, running simulations, collating outputs and providing accessible reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058585-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,045 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 13:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058585-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058585-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef64
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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