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RDE844 - Extraction of air quality evidence from high resolution satellites

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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01 Sep 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "RDE844 - Extraction of air quality evidence from high resolution satellites" was conducted by the Environment Agency, part of Defra, and relates to the research and development consultancy services industry. It was processed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, thus indicating a distinctive approach to supplier selection. The award stage of the procurement was completed on 1st September 2025, with the contract having commenced on 18th August 2025 and set to end on 13th March 2026. The geographical scope includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and extends to Europe and the Rest of the World. The total contract value stands at £114,748.63.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in high-resolution satellite technology and research and development consultancy services. Although the procurement was not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises with capabilities in innovative satellite applications will find a favourable environment to showcase their expertise. The contract, managed by the Environment Agency, highlights the potential for long-term collaborations in environmental monitoring and data analysis, offering substantial room for industry growth and expertise development in the research sector.

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Notice Title

RDE844 - Extraction of air quality evidence from high resolution satellites

Notice Description

This work will focus on a "new generation" of recently launched or scheduled high-resolution satellites. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82f9cf2c-2128-4ab1-8ba6-116aff4e6d27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0f143c-3977-4a3c-9621-d89e52895e9a
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
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
£114,748 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,748 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 13 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
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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