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RDE876 - Nitrogen Decision Framework: Deposition Reduction

NATURAL ENGLAND

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14 Aug 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "RDE876 - Nitrogen Decision Framework: Deposition Reduction," awarded by Defra, focuses on research and development consultancy services. Natural England, located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, is the buying organisation for this selective tender, which was part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award being active as of 6th August 2025. The tender period ended on 11th August 2025, and the contract spans from 12th August 2025 to 1st April 2026, covering various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the research and development sector by supporting technological advancements and environmental sustainability. Although the process involved a selective procurement method, businesses that specialise in consultancy services related to innovative research, particularly in environmental science and sustainability, would find this contract beneficial. Despite the suitability criteria not emphasizing SMEs and VCSEs, companies with robust experience in scientific research are best poised to compete for similar future opportunities that aim to offer automated solutions to governmental environmental challenges.

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Notice Title

RDE876 - Nitrogen Decision Framework: Deposition Reduction

Notice Description

The central aim of the project is to build upon the work already undertaken to apply the Nitrogen Decision Framework (NDF) to Natural England's Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) series data in a transparent and automated way, whilst supporting the recalculation of results as updated data become available. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a1e18b9-c67f-411d-94e8-7bbd9ebdb0eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f5671c-af6c-4b90-8372-323692525a69
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
£49,439 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,439 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 1 Apr 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
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

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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