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RDE878 - An economic assessment of impacts where beaver activity interacts with

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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22 Oct 2025 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has procured a contract titled "RDE878 - An economic assessment of impacts where beaver activity interacts with" under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. This service-focused procurement, with a total value of £98,166, was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project aligns with the aims of the Defra 25-year environment plan and Plan for Water. The award was completed on the 20th of October 2025 and involves deliveries across diverse locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The contract period started on the 21st of October 2025 and is set to conclude by the 31st of March 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with formal notice having been published on the 22nd of October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those willing to engage in projects that address environmental priorities and change management. While the awarded supplier is a large company, smaller enterprises and consortia with relevant expertise and a robust capacity for cross-national deliveries could be well-positioned to compete in future related procurements. Thus, this procurement not only reflects an important initiative by the Environment Agency but also opens up potential pathways for businesses aiming to expand in the field of environmental impact assessments and consultancy services.

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Notice Title

RDE878 - An economic assessment of impacts where beaver activity interacts with

Notice Description

This project will play a role in delivering our priorities as well as feeding into the wider aims of the Defra 25-year environment plan and Plan for Water. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfbdd7a4-60fd-441a-b4f3-8edf4458b942
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d90fc933-e83b-4f84-9e67-70a6022ffc73
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
Large

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
£98,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,166 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 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

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

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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