AwardedAwarded 30 June 2026

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

The aim of the national framework contract is to ensure that all relevant suppliers are available to deliver the Environment Agency's groundwater modelling programme. This includes small and medium sized enterprises not included on existing frameworks. The framework provides an efficient and consistent procurement route for groundwater modelling services across the Environment Agency with standard specifications, key performance indicators and supplier performance monitoring. It also supports access to scarce specialist skills and underpins a national groundwater modelling service.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Groundwater Modelling Services
18 May 2026 to 17 May 2034
What this lot covers

This 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 covers

This 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 covers

Technical 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

WinnerLotValueDates
Mott MacDonald
WSP UK Limited
Atkinsréalis UK Limited
Jeremy Benn Associates Limited
Stantec UK Limited (SME)
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

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 080002-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 045032-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 045030-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 045035-2026
  5. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 045036-2026
  6. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 080399-2026

About the buyer

Environment AgencyLast 12 months

Procurements

146

Awards

96

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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.