Award

Modernising Environmental Permitting for Industrial Clusters - DEM0013784

DEFRA

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a public procurement process titled "Modernising Environmental Permitting for Industrial Clusters - DEM0013784." The contract, falling under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73200000), involves a framework call-off and covers a wide geographical reach including the UK, Europe, Channel Islands, and beyond. The procurement phase is currently in the award stage, with the contract spanning from 4th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The tender process was selective, aiming to secure specialised consultancy services to support environmental advancements in industrial sectors.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy businesses, particularly those with a focus on research and development in environmental permits. While the procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework, companies like Ove Arup & Partners Limited, who have already secured the contract, exemplify the type of expertise valued in this initiative. Businesses well-suited to compete in similar future tenders would include those capable of delivering innovative environmental solutions and possessing a solid track record in managing complex consultancy projects. Participation in such tenders can lead to business growth through access to high-profile government projects and the potential for long-term collaborations in environmental research and development.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Modernising Environmental Permitting for Industrial Clusters - DEM0013784

Notice Description

Modernising Environmental Permitting for Industrial Clusters - DEM0013784

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-522a5c66-0b21-421d-89f0-1cfa0af1e983
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16842f6e-b97a-4803-8d23-4412bd84798f
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
£48,937 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,937 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-522a5c66-0b21-421d-89f0-1cfa0af1e983-2026-01-12T09:33:31Z",
    "date": "2026-01-12T09:33:31Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-522a5c66-0b21-421d-89f0-1cfa0af1e983",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0591700D8d000003VQwdEAG",
        "title": "Modernising Environmental Permitting for Industrial Clusters - DEM0013784",
        "description": "Modernising Environmental Permitting for Industrial Clusters - DEM0013784",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73200000",
            "description": "Research and development consultancy services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 48937,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-11-03T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-11-04T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-290774",
            "name": "DEFRA",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "DEFRA"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Defra Group Commercial",
                "email": "procurement@defra.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "03459335577"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-234662",
            "name": "Ove Arup & Partners Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ove Arup & Partners Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "8 Fitzroy Street London W1T 4BJ"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-290774",
        "name": "DEFRA"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-522a5c66-0b21-421d-89f0-1cfa0af1e983-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-11-04T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-01-12T09:33:31Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 48937,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-234662",
                    "name": "Ove Arup & Partners Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-11-04T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16842f6e-b97a-4803-8d23-4412bd84798f",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-12T09:33:31Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}