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Electromagnetic Fields in Freshwater - evidence review

NATURAL ENGLAND

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19 Dec 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, based in York, England, has completed the procurement process titled "Electromagnetic Fields in Freshwater - evidence review," classified under the industry category of research consultancy services. This project was awarded on 26th November 2025, with the contract running from 1st December 2025 to 13th March 2026. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is valued at £38,281.83. The competition attracted suitable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and culminated in an active award to Ricardo AEA Limited, located in Shoreham-by-Sea.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for research consultancy services, particularly those specialising in environmental and electromagnetic field studies. SMEs, in particular, were encouraged to participate, indicating a focus on fostering growth in that sector. The call-off framework agreement method suggests that businesses with prior experience and qualifications in similar frameworks would be well-suited to compete in this type of procurement process. Businesses that can offer specialised expertise in environmental research and possess proven capabilities in delivering consultancy services within specified deadlines are likely to benefit significantly from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Electromagnetic Fields in Freshwater - evidence review

Notice Description

Electromagnetic Fields in Freshwater - evidence review

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5eadf3ab-58b9-4ca4-9ea5-f0f97b122191
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b23bc77-bd70-4f7c-aaea-8e21cc7bd7ae
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,281 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,281 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 13 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
YORK
Postcode
Y01 7PX
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO AEA

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