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RDE925 - H1 Screening Tool Update

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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24 Oct 2025 at 12:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "RDE925 - H1 Screening Tool Update," overseen by the Environment Agency under the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), is in the award stage as of 24th October 2025. This process focuses on the development of a new H1 screening tool aimed at improving the permitting process, classified under the industry category "Research and development consultancy services" with a CPV code of 73200000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project spans multiple regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with the contract period set from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £50,000, and the awarded supplier for this contract is Ricardo-AEA Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services. Companies that have established experience in delivering tailor-made software or tools for regulatory purposes will find this award particularly relevant. Although the chosen procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a pre-existing pool of suppliers, the need for specialised knowledge in environmental data management and innovative tooling would have been advantageous for Ricardo-AEA Ltd. Engaging with such procurement processes can open doors to further collaborations with governmental agencies like the Environment Agency, thereby fostering business growth in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE925 - H1 Screening Tool Update

Notice Description

The project's objective is to create a new H1 screening tool that will help streamline the permitting process. Contract awarded by Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be926c8e-6be9-4b7b-a3df-58cdedc7920e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875b2a04-710c-487e-9fa7-6edc7601295f
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
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
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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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