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title: "ES RDE 035 - Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in separated end-of-life vehi"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd89"
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buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# ES RDE 035 - Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in separated end-of-life vehi

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd89

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## Summary

The Environment Agency, a sub-central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "ES RDE 035 - Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in separated end-of-life vehicles." This contract, focused on research and development services related to environmental monitoring, particularly in the treatment of plastics from end-of-life vehicles, falls under the "services" industry category. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract was awarded under a framework, indicating it was below the threshold for open competition. The contract value is £74,869, and it will run from 26th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The final procurement stage was completed, with the contract now active, following its signing on 19th June 2026.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for SMEs in the environmental consultancy and research sectors, particularly those specialising in pollution control and environmental sustainability. By addressing the vital issue of persistent organic pollutants in vehicle plastics, businesses can leverage their expertise to contribute to significant environmental projects. The chosen supplier, Water Research Centre Limited, based in Swindon, illustrates that companies with strong capabilities in research and development services are well-suited to compete in such tenders, enhancing their credibility and market presence in the environmental services industry.

## Notice

Environment Agency self-service direct award. The project will determine the concentrations and quantities of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in treated plastics from end-of-life vehicles (ELV).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060050-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,869 |

## 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 | WATER RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 17:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060050-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060050-2026
  25th 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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