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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· 4 days agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £86.3k
    Published 27 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £86,299
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • WU
      WSP UK LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 days 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

    12 awards · 8 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS has awarded 12 contracts to 8 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. WSP UK LIMITED4× · 33%
    2. APEM Limited2× · 17%
    3. EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING LIMITED1× · 8%
    4. HiDef Aerial Surveying Ltd1× · 8%
    5. NIAB1× · 8%
    6. RSK ADAS LIMITED1× · 8%

    +2 more suppliers

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, WSP UK LIMITED, TUV SUD LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ed61
    DF
    Buyer
    DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
    Sector
    Research & Innovation