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RDE994 - Environmental Impact Assessment of emissions to air from the A1 Sinter

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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20 Jan 2026 at 17:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for the project titled "RDE994 - Environmental Impact Assessment of emissions to air from the A1 Sinter." This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, classified under the CPV code 73200000. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement involved assessing potential risks to the environment or human health from the Sinter Plant Main Stack emissions. Key dates include the award on 20th January 2026, following the tender period ending on 18th January 2026. The contract, valued at £14,948.26, will be executed between 19th January 2026 and 30th April 2026, with delivery across various regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in environmental impact assessments, particularly those well-versed in emissions analysis and consultancy. While the procurement has been awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd, the call-off contract method hints at potential future opportunities for businesses within the same framework. Companies with expertise in comprehensive environmental analysis and adherence to relevant UK environmental standards would particularly benefit from similar procurements. This sector is crucial for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within governmental environmental consultancy projects.

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Notice Title

RDE994 - Environmental Impact Assessment of emissions to air from the A1 Sinter

Notice Description

The objective of the project is to: 1. Undertake an environmental impact assessment of the emissions to air from the Sinter Plant Main Stack (A1) to determine whether the continued operation of the process poses a significant risk to the environment or human health. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00d406c7-fe34-4ee6-8e18-8ce15a155e61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5739508a-98d1-440e-b618-ab7481ef9742
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,948 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,948 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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