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RDE391 - Environmental impact of chemical fire suppressants on open semi-natural

NATURAL ENGLAND

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10 Nov 2023 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the tender titled "RDE391 - Environmental impact of chemical fire suppressants on open semi-natural" was awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd by Natural England. The tender falls under the industry category of Research and development consultancy services. It is a selective procurement method, called off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from November 13, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period closing on November 7, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector, particularly those with expertise in environmental impact assessments and chemical fire suppressants. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK and beyond may find this tender appealing. Businesses interested in providing evidence-based advice in emergency situations and developing effective fire suppression solutions are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

RDE391 - Environmental impact of chemical fire suppressants on open semi-natural

Notice Description

Natural England area teams need to provide evidence-based advice in emergency situations, to extinguish fires and minimise damage to SSSIs and other protected sites. It is expected that the need for chemical fire suppression (such as wetting agents, compressed air foam systems and expansion foam concentrates) within these habitats will continue to grow in the years to come, with a likely increasing frequency and magnitude of wildfires in the UK as a result of climate change. Changing seasonal and rainfall patterns coupled with changing water use will continue to result in reduced accessibility to sufficient water for fire suppression activities, especially in upland areas, increasing the need for chemical additives to be used in these situations. However, Fire and Rescue Services in the UK are hesitant of using these suppressants due to lack of knowledge as to their environmental effects and efficacy, therefore potentially failing to utilise an effective suppression solution. The contract was awarded by Natural England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cf2aac7-030d-41e8-bdf2-92c085802832
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da231bb9-e0ed-435b-a2c8-f1696826ed11
Current Stage
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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
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,390 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
dgc.rdeframework@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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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