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title: "ES RDE 035 - Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in separated end-of-life vehi"
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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-06bd8a

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## Summary

The Environment Agency, a sub-central government public authority located in London, has completed a contracting process titled "ES RDE 035 - Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in separated end-of-life vehicles." This process falls under the research and development services industry category, specifically focusing on the identification of POPs in treated plastics from end-of-life vehicles. The procurement was conducted through a selective method under an existing framework, with the award made to the Water Research Centre Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract commenced on 26 June 2026 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2027, with a gross contract value of £74,869.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Companies with expertise in environmental science, pollution analysis, and recycling technologies would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth, as it allows for active involvement in innovative environmental projects. The selection of Water Research Centre Limited highlights the potential for SMEs to secure lucrative government contracts under the right framework, thereby enhancing their market presence and capabilities in the environmental sector.

## 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/060051-2026 |
| 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 17:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060051-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060051-2026
  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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