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RDE854 - Summary of the current evidence base on black carbon and ultrafine par

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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03 Oct 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "RDE854 - Summary of the current evidence base on black carbon and ultrafine particles." This tender, identified under the CPV code 73200000 for research and development consultancy services, was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the Award stage. The contract, awarded on 20th August 2025, is valued at £59,932.53 and spans from 1st September 2025 to 30th March 2026. The project involves multiple delivery locations, including the UK, the Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research consulting, particularly those well-versed in air quality standards and emissions. Large companies capable of offering comprehensive consultancy services for black carbon studies could find significant growth potential through collaborations and advancements in environmental protocols. Given the invitation for selective proposals, businesses with pre-established frameworks or strategic partnerships with Defra could stand to benefit the most from participating in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

RDE854 - Summary of the current evidence base on black carbon and ultrafine par

Notice Description

A key driver for commissioning a project on BC is that it is included in the UNECE Convention on Long-range transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP)'s Gothenburg Protocol, which is currently being renegotiated and the requirements around it might change. Contract awarded by Defra

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65eafe73-364a-4093-9e42-62818bda9468
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d52535-3644-4d23-8b52-bd1a327ebcb7
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
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
£59,932 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,932 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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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

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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