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RDE920 - Nature based solutions for air pollution beyond trees

NATURAL ENGLAND

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20 Nov 2025 at 23:23

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process concerns the project titled "RDE920 - Nature based solutions for air pollution beyond trees" commissioned by Natural England. It falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, relevant to the environmental sector. The contract, valued at £49,860, has been awarded following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement and is classified under the CPV code 73200000. The scope covers multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The actual tendering period concluded on 9th November 2025, with the contract starting from 10th November 2025 and running until 27th March 2026. The project aims to investigate the effectiveness of nature-based solutions in intercepting and reducing atmospheric nitrogen pollution, providing an innovative approach to tackling air quality issues.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with experience in air quality solutions and nature-based interventions, to expand their services and gain valuable insights into current methodologies. While the contract has already been awarded to Air Quality Consultants Ltd, similar future tenders may arise offering growth prospects for companies able to deliver innovative environmental solutions. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically prioritised in this process, organisations with a strong research and development capability in the environmental sector are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

RDE920 - Nature based solutions for air pollution beyond trees

Notice Description

To better understand if nature based solutions, (other than tree shelter belts), can be effective in intercepting and thus reducing atmospheric nitrogen pollution at a local level. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ed5afb0-5541-44bd-941e-dab4d6ba51ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df367c4-0b47-4336-864d-53b311a13778
Current Stage
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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
£49,860 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,860 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 27 Mar 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
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

AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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