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    ContractsSocioeconomic Research on Low POP Content Limit Impacts
    Awarded contract

    Socioeconomic Research on Low POP Content Limit Impacts

    Awarded
    £86.3k
    Published 27 Aug 2026

    Research project to analyze socioeconomic impacts and determine appropriate Low POP content limit values for chemical regulations.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 27 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £86.3k
    Published 27 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £86,299
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
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      WSP UK LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    27 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Defra Self-Service Direct Award opportunity to conduct socioeconomic research analyzing the impacts of implementing new Low Persistent Organic Pollutant (Low POP) content limits for chemicals. This research is essential for determining the appropriate low POP content limit (LPCL) value thresholds that balance environmental protection with industrial feasibility. Successful applicants will provide evidence-based analysis to support regulatory decision-making on chemical restrictions. The findings will inform policy implementation and ensure informed governance of hazardous substances.

    Track record

    26 awards · 16 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS has awarded 26 contracts to 16 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. WSP UK LIMITED5× · 19%
    2. NIAB3× · 12%
    3. RSK ADAS LIMITED2× · 8%
    4. PML APPLICATIONS LTD2× · 8%
    5. FERA SCIENCE LIMITED2× · 8%
    6. APEM Limited2× · 8%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ed61

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