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RDE973 - Ammonia from road traffic - roadside ammonia monitoring Jan-Dec 26

NATURAL ENGLAND

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27 Nov 2025 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "RDE973 - Ammonia from road traffic - roadside ammonia monitoring Jan-Dec 26" for services in research and development consultancy, under CPV code 73200000. The contract involves monitoring roadside ammonia at 17 sites across various regions including the UK and other regions like the British Oversea Territories and Europe. This procurement process has been completed, with the contract being awarded to Bureau Veritas UK Limited on 26th November 2025, following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 24th November 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in environmental monitoring and research, particularly those experienced in ammonia detection and management. It is ideally suited for established organisations that can deliver comprehensive monitoring services across multiple locations. As this was a selective process, businesses positioned on relevant framework agreements would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, and engagement with government frameworks could provide more opportunities for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

RDE973 - Ammonia from road traffic - roadside ammonia monitoring Jan-Dec 26

Notice Description

Monitoring of roadside ammonia at 17 sites across the UK to expand information gathered in the 6-month 24/25 pilot study. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-126c30cf-0eed-4b45-8a7f-bc7e1f90ce9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36253a0b-8024-42e0-85a1-ba08d9e417ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£22,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 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
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BUREAU VERITAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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