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Improving Understanding of Nitrogen Deposition research collaboration agreement project

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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12 Feb 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has awarded a contract to Lancaster University for a project entitled "Improving Understanding of Nitrogen Deposition research collaboration agreement project". This project, classified under research and development services, focuses on updating the evaluation of nitrogen deposition on ecological habitats surrounding National Highways projects. The contract covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement process was a direct award due to its research nature, with the contract period running from 4th February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The award was officially published on 12th February 2025, with the contract having a value of £14,000.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for research institutions and consultancy firms specialising in environmental science and ecological impact assessments. As Lancaster University has already secured the contract, businesses looking to collaborate or offer supplementary services may find this project beneficial. Firms with expertise in nitrogen deposition, ecological habitat conservation, and environmental impact analysis will find themselves well-suited to contribute effectively to this initiative. This project signifies potential growth by opening doors for future collaborations with major infrastructure authorities such as National Highways.

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Notice Title

Improving Understanding of Nitrogen Deposition research collaboration agreement project

Notice Description

The proposed project is the third in a series of research projects looking to improve the understanding and evaluation of nitrogen deposition for National highways. National Highways is currently updating its approach to assessing and evaluating the impacts of nitrogen deposition from projects on surrounding ecological habitats.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca1d1ce5-8734-49fd-a9a1-827752c6eaa8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b61c3d3-21b3-4c6a-a609-4818dfffc3be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award {research}
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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