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RDE917 - Nature-based Solutions in Urban Environments

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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22 Oct 2025 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RDE917 - Nature-based Solutions in Urban Environments" project was conducted by the Environment Agency, commencing on 20th October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. This contract investigates the vulnerability of urban nature-based solutions (NbS) to climate-related hazards, with a focus on service delivery impacts. Falling under the "Research and development consultancy services" category (CPV 73200000), this selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the broader UK. The project reached the award stage, with the award activated on 20th October 2025 and published on 22nd October 2025.

The awarded contract, valued at £99,928.38, went to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), presenting significant growth opportunities for businesses in research and development or consultancy services, especially those specialising in ecological and environmental sciences. Although this particular contract is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it exemplifies the type of projects that larger firms with established expertise in ecosystem assessment and climate impact studies could pursue. This tender represents substantial potential for business growth by contributing to critical studies within the environmental sector.

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Notice Title

RDE917 - Nature-based Solutions in Urban Environments

Notice Description

To investigate the vulnerability of urban NbS to climate-related hazards and impacts on ecosystem service delivery. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-453300d7-5a49-4c67-8466-c2af969b3dd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55e51dd-d7ce-4af8-b858-96fee978a756
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
Large

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
£99,928 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,928 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 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
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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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