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title: "ES RDE 054 - Microplastics as radionuclide transport vectors in the UK aqueous"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d39a"
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published: "2026-07-24"
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# ES RDE 054 - Microplastics as radionuclide transport vectors in the UK aqueous

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d39a

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "ES RDE 054 - Microplastics as radionuclide transport vectors in the UK aqueous environment" to the University of Plymouth. This procurement falls under the research and development services industry category and involves studying microplastics as transport vectors for radionuclides. Located primarily in the UK, the contracting process is in the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 24th July 2026 and active between 27th July 2026 and 19th March 2027. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, under a framework, and valued at £114,669.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research and consultancy services, especially those focusing on aquatic environments and pollution control. Companies with robust capabilities in research and development, particularly large-scale enterprises, would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders due to the project's complexity and scientific nature. Engaging with governmental entities like the Environment Agency can pave the way for future collaborations and enhance a business's profile in the public sector.

## Notice

Environment Agency self-service direct award. The primary aim of this project is to investigate the effectiveness of microplastics as transport vectors for radionuclides in UK aqueous environments. This work will focus on a reasonable worst-case scenario in terms of maximum radionuclide accumulation onto microplastics in UK natural waters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070444-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,669 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 14:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070444-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070444-2026
  24th July 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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