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RDE1030 - Environment Act metal mines water target: background metal concentrati

Environment Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Environment Agency

Buyer Address: Seacole Building 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF, UK

Contact Name: Bo-Jess Brooks

Contact Email: bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
46984.72 GBP
Published
16 Mar 2026, 14:18
Deadline
26 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
27 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
24 Jul 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Develop a method to establish background concentrations for metals in mineralised catchments and review how to achieve the statutory Environment Act metal mines water target in heavily modified rivers where it is technically infeasible to decrease metal concentrations to the normal Environmental Quality Standard. Contract awarded by Defra.

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