Water Quality Research and Catchment Planning in the River Wye
- Published
- 10 December 2025
- Estimated value
- £1,000,000
- Place of performance
- UK
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 081644-2025
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f314
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 73110000Research services
Description
Defra and Welsh government are tendering for a new research project on water quality in the River Wye. In particular, we want to gather evidence on the impact of agriculture in this catchment and identify actions which will help us tackle the associated pollution. This project has the following aims: 1. Investigate the sources of the pollution and pressures affecting the river, in particular focussing on diffuse agricultural pollution 2. Study the impacts of changing farming practices and land management 3. Develop and test new ways to improve water quality 4. Understand best practice for undertaking research involving a complex stakeholder group The project was announced the project in March 2025, details of which can be seen here. Bidders should be able to demonstrate experience of all aspects of research planning, including developing effective methodology, stakeholder engagement, and project governance. Bidders must have experience in delivering ‘living labs’ research on farms. They should also have a good understanding of agricultural practices and water quality, with knowledge of this catchment and stakeholders being an advantage. This will be a high-profile programme…
Official publications
- FTS · 081644-2025 · 10 December 2025
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