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RDE1002 - Can we better target riparian trees for multiple benefits? -further be

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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08 Jan 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by the Environment Agency, culminated in an award for the project titled "RDE1002 - Can we better target riparian trees for multiple benefits?". The contract, categorised in the Research and Development Consultancy Services industry, was awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) on 18th December 2025 and published on 8th January 2026. Operating under the selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, the project aims to develop national-scale maps for riparian tree planting. The project's focus spans the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World, with the contract period running from 1st January to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in ecological research, environmental planning, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in developing analytical tools and datasets for environmental purposes are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Although the opportunity primarily targets larger organisations, smaller enterprises connected to larger consortia or those with niche specialities in riparian ecosystems may also find growth potential by aligning their capabilities to the specialised needs outlined in these public procurement projects.

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Notice Title

RDE1002 - Can we better target riparian trees for multiple benefits? -further be

Notice Description

This project aims to collate and assess the suitability of existing evidence, tools, and datasets to support the development of national-scale, multi-benefit maps for riparian tree planting. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7f48f89-e057-4310-9bdc-79ed91a4f914
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e59c4fc-ed7c-4bf1-a6c1-32920bd0e86c
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
£13,957 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,957 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 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

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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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