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RDE799 - An assessment of the maintenance funding proposals of Sustainable Drai

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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09 Mar 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has concluded a procurement process for research and development consultancy services assessing maintenance funding proposals for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in England. The contract was awarded to AECOM Ltd with a project budget of £91,353.31. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made on 14th November 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st December 2025 and concluding on 1st June 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, touching on industry classification 73200000, Research and Development Consultancy Services, and addresses requirements across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy sector to engage with government projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure sustainability. The contract focuses on consulting and analysing funding models for SuDS, which is pivotal for firms specialising in environmental consultancy and infrastructure planning. Although specifically tailored to larger firms due to its procurement suitability conditions, it presents growth potential for businesses capable of delivering innovative, scalable solutions in line with stringent governmental frameworks. Engaging with such contracts could enhance company profiles and offer access to future opportunities within public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

RDE799 - An assessment of the maintenance funding proposals of Sustainable Drai

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to research, consult and analyse the different funding options for maintaining SuDS in new developments in England. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6813e6bf-28b2-4ac8-ac60-8feb8950cfd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79319037-aba1-48c7-a5dd-6b971efaf617
Current Stage
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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
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
£91,353 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,353 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Jun 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

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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