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RDE865 - Research to identify the impacts of implementing the European Union Bat

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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04 Sep 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "RDE865 - Research to identify the impacts of implementing the European Union Bat" has been conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). This contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with the procurement method being selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. The locations covered by this procurement include the United Kingdom, European countries, and other regions like the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 28th August 2025, following the close of the tender period on 26th August 2025. The contracted research is scheduled from 27th August 2025 to 1st December 2025, emphasizing regulatory assessments. The total value of the contract is £109,952.5.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development consultancy, particularly those capable of addressing intricate regulatory assessments. Although the procurement process was selective, using established frameworks to identify suitable partners, this award underscores the viability for firms like Ricardo-AEA Ltd, which was successful in this instance. SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted, indicating a focus on more established organisations that can provide comprehensive research outcomes. For businesses within this industry segment, such contracts can offer avenues for substantial growth, experience in governmental project execution, and enhanced visibility in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

RDE865 - Research to identify the impacts of implementing the European Union Bat

Notice Description

The proposed research is to determine the impacts of an NI-only implementation of the EUBR vs. UK-wide regulatory consistency with EUBR, with standalone assessments of each. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-592fea0d-9d6d-4ff4-a1b2-242ee4fe4c00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd6cb2b-1dca-4e72-a902-009320040a61
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
£109,952 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,952 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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