Groundwater Modelling National Framework 2026 - 2034
Environment Agency · Central government
In brief
Environment Agency awarded IT and software and environmental work to Mott MacDonald, WSP UK Limited and Atkinsréalis UK Limited and 10 others on 30 June 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £17,800,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 8 years, starting 18 May 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Modelling Services 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2034 What this lot coversThis service supports data collection and verification, enhancement of existing and development of new conceptual models, numerical model construction or development, verification, maintenance and operational use of groundwater models, model output validation and reporting. | Environmental services, IT services and software, Research and development | £16,361,596 |
| Groundwater Flood Forecasting and Modelling Service 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2034 What this lot coversThis service supports the Flood Forecasting Centre’s ability to forecast groundwater flood risk in England,by developing new groundwater level models, maintaining or updating existing ones and providing operational support. | Environmental services, IT services and software, Research and development | £392,810 |
| Groundwater Modelling Technical Support 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2034 What this lot coversTechnical experts are required to support specific individual projects; the role shall include specific measurable activities of a constrained defined nature. The nature of the support includes technical review & analysis. | Environmental services, IT services and software, Research and development | £1,079,426 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mott MacDonald WSP UK Limited Atkinsréalis UK Limited Jeremy Benn Associates Limited Stantec UK Limited British Geological Survey Intera Geosciences UK Limited (SME) Groundwater Science Limited (SME) GeoSmart Information Ltd (SME) Geoff Parkin Hydro Ltd (SME) Groundwater Modelling Solutions Ltd (SME) Stephen Buss Environmental Consulting Ltd (SME) Worley Europe Limited | Groundwater Modelling Services, Groundwater Flood Forecasting and Modelling Service, Groundwater Modelling Technical Support | £17,800,000 | Awarded 5 May 2026 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2034 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 080002-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 045032-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 045030-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 045035-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 045036-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 080399-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
262Awards
214Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- Mott MacDonald5 contracts
- AECOM Limited3 contracts
- Atkinsréalis UK Limited3 contracts
- Turner & Townsend Infrastructure Limited3 contracts
- WSP UK Limited3 contracts
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From notice 080002-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 5 December 2025, last updated 24 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.