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RDE914 - Improving quantification of the uncertainty in emissions of air polluta

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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03 Oct 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "RDE914 - Improving quantification of the uncertainty in emissions of air pollutants," focusing on research and development consultancy services. This project is aimed at enhancing methodologies and assessing uncertainties related to air quality data for the UK and beyond, with the outputs intended for Defra, the Inventory Agency, and international dissemination. The award stage of this procurement process has been completed, with the contract awarded on 2nd October 2025 to Air Quality Consultants Ltd. The contract runs from 6th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, and covers a broad geographical scope including the UK and other regions. This selective procurement was facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in environmental data analysis and air quality assessments. Given the contract's focus on methodological development and projection analysis, firms with strong capabilities in quantitative research and data analytics are well-suited to partake in similar future tenders. While this specific contract was not targeted toward SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms with the requisite technical expertise can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and gain prestigious projects under governmental departments.

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Notice Title

RDE914 - Improving quantification of the uncertainty in emissions of air polluta

Notice Description

The project covers methodological development and quantification of uncertainties for the UK AQPI historic years and projections, producing outputs suitable for Defra, the Inventory Agency and for sharing with TFEIP. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f027413-4ff0-43c2-80e2-40cfe3c998c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/918cb5b9-9d54-4228-b0d5-16fb1579707e
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
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
£69,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 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
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

AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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