Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d23-ba44-72e8-8b7a-9fe5b7c1913b/ecosf4-ne-hub-eel-pass-improvement-programme-development-design [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedure # EcoSF4: NE Hub Eel Pass Improvement Programme, Development & Design [Environment Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/environment-agency) Estimated value £57,286 Published 16 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 19 Jun 2026 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. ## About this tender ### Objectives The objective of the project is to on behalf of the Environment Agency (the Contracting Authority) complete an optioneering study for each of the three sites to identify the preferred option for eel passage. This should then be progressed to detailed design suitable for construction. The eel pass design at each site should deliver the following objectives: • To provide long term safe passage of eels past the structure, and operate reliably during eel and elver migration periods • To provide an eel passage solution that can be safely constructed, operated, maintained and decommissioned; • Is cost-effectivecost-effective to maintain, accessible for cleaning and inspections, and allows for monthly checks without specialist knowledge • To provide an eel pass solution that is robust enough to withstand the hydraulic conditions and debris experienced at each structure. • To provide consideration of whole life costs and whole life carbon to support decision making in the determination of the preferred option • To meet the requirements set out in LIT 75351 AM TA Eel Pass, Fish Pass and Fish Counters Maintenance Instruction and Guide. • Non powered solutions are preferred; however, the Environment Agency will consider more innovative solutions for Houghton Weir. ## CPV classification Environmental services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e3fd6297-f3a2-44eb-8704-80b005a86c9d) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileEnvironment Agency: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/environment-agency)[SectorMore Sewage, refuse, cleaning & environmental tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/sewage-refuse-cleaning-environmental) ## More tenders like this [Legionella Consultancy Services South Norfolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-10ba-7014-b1c1-016db3ffb9a8/legionella-consultancy-services)[CVG Close & Cleaning Contract 2027 - 2029 Clyde Valley Housing Association Limited 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-33da-7157-81c2-c436f876675c/cvg-close-cleaning-contract-2027-2029)[Scrap Metal, LAB (Lead Acid Batteries) and Abandoned Vehicles Collection, Transportation and Recycling Leeds City Council 33 days left 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5842-73c7-b50c-d3b4f7df419a/scrap-metal-lab-lead-acid-batteries-and-abandoned-vehicles-collection-transp)[Provision of Window Cleaning Services Nottingham Trent University 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5864-70da-bf83-bc4caf9b193f/provision-of-window-cleaning-services)[Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections Highland Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7b01-724d-9e1e-a712a0c8d8d3/provision-of-west-ardnamurchan-refuse-recycling-collections)[Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender 28 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-82dd-7270-80b1-225a2de20cdb/bishop-auckland-college-cleaning-tender)