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RDE1016 - Appropriate Measures for a Proposed Environmental Permitting approach

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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26 Jan 2026 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "RDE1016 - Appropriate Measures for a Proposed Environmental Permitting Approach" was led by the Environment Agency, part of Defra, located at Seacole Building in London. This contract focuses on the development of a high-level document for a permitting approach concerning dairy and intensive beef farms. It falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000). The awarding of this tender has been completed as of 26th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 19th January 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2026. This selective procurement method was fulfilled via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services within the environmental sector. Companies with expertise in developing compliant permitting methods for dairy and beef farms would find this project particularly advantageous. While the process concluded with the contract being awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd, businesses looking to engage in similar future opportunities should meet the rigorous criteria typically associated with selective procurement methods and demonstrate robust capabilities in consultancy services for environmentally-focused projects across the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

RDE1016 - Appropriate Measures for a Proposed Environmental Permitting approach

Notice Description

Produces a final high-level document ready for external publication or consultation on appropriate measures for a permitting approach for dairy and intensive beef farms, including supporting evidence tables etc. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70af465e-3537-4b83-8e44-fb8acdee632c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6189e147-6d28-442d-89c2-4271f8a07292
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
£47,263 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,263 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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