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RDE967 - Habitat Compensation and Restoration Programme (HCRP): Cost and Fundin

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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14 Nov 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RDE967 - Habitat Compensation and Restoration Programme (HCRP): Cost and Funding" was commissioned by the Environment Agency and focuses on research and development consultancy services. This project falls under the industry category of services, specifically within habitats and species conservation. The procurement was conducted via a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract fulfilled between 27 October 2025 and 29 May 2026. Key regions covered include the UK, European territories, and globally. The Environment Agency, based in London, UK, contracted ABPmer as the supplier, and the value of the contract amounts to £61,862.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in habitat restoration and research services. Although unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger corporations or established entities in the environment sector would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio, especially within the governmental and public sectors. Given the framework agreement approach, businesses familiar with call-off contracts may maximise their competitive advantage, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory and conservation standards while contributing to conservation and flood risk management efforts.

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Notice Title

RDE967 - Habitat Compensation and Restoration Programme (HCRP): Cost and Fundin

Notice Description

The development and delivery of the Habitat Compensation and Restoration Programme (HCRP) Pipeline support the Environment Agency (EA) in meeting its obligations under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended), thereby enabling the EA to fulfil its Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) duties delivering the FCERM Investment Programme. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cc0b57e-7b96-4aba-8073-5f8edcf1d33b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca735f24-44ba-421d-a7a9-185eb18910ac
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
£61,862 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,862 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 29 May 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
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ABPMER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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