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RSDO Environmental Report and Habitats Regulation Assessment

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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24 Apr 2025 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed an open procurement process for the "RSDO Environmental Report and Habitats Regulation Assessment," a service within the environmental services sector classified under CPV code 90700000. This procurement was aimed at developing an environmental report and habitats regulation assessment for the River Severn Drought Order. The contract was awarded to APEM Ltd, based in Stockport, with the award date on 6th March 2025. The contracting process began with a tender period that ended on 6th January 2025, and the contract is set to run until the end of March 2027. The key locations associated with the procurement extend to various regions including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Oversea Territories.

This opportunity is notably beneficial for SMEs, as the procurement process emphasises suitability for smaller enterprises. Businesses with expertise in environmental services can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and expand their market reach. By participating in similar tenders, companies can form partnerships with key governmental bodies such as the Environment Agency and engage in substantial projects that contribute to environmental management and compliance. The open procedure used signifies an accessible entry point for qualified service providers looking to create significant business growth by contributing specialised knowledge and services in environmental assessment and management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSDO Environmental Report and Habitats Regulation Assessment

Notice Description

1. Deliver a fit for purpose River Severn Drought Order (RSDO) Environmental Report that satisfies the latest drought guidance. Provide in Word format with copyright ownership to the EA and NRW, allowing for future edits and updates to be done internally to keep the document live and enable the insertion of Welsh translations. 2. Deliver a Habitats Regulation Assessment for the River Severn Drought Order testing the RSDO in isolation and full in-combination, working closely with Natural England and Natural Resources Wales to understand concerns and obtain support. Provide a Word format and copyright ownership to the EA and NRW

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83d367e1-dcbb-436e-8b74-857f6565bd0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f02ab7bf-53d3-48ef-9e3e-19456787d01e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,786 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443459335577

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

APEM

Further Information

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