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RDE991 - Developing a saltmarsh carbon code

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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22 Dec 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RDE991 - Developing a saltmarsh carbon code" has been conducted by the Environment Agency, with the aim of progressing the saltmarsh code to a pilot stage. Classified under research and development consultancy services (CPV code: 73200000), this selective procurement was executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £110,742.56, commenced on 2nd December 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026, covering multiple regions including the United Kingdom and more. The award for this contract was activated on 16th December 2025, concluding the award stage on 22nd December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms with expertise in environmental research and development, particularly those focused on ecological services and carbon management. Large-scale enterprises like the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, which have the capacity to deliver comprehensive research projects, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Though this tender does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, participation in similar future tenders could lead to strategic growth and advancements in ecological consultancy services.

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Notice Title

RDE991 - Developing a saltmarsh carbon code

Notice Description

Developing the next stage of the saltmarsh code, operationalising the work so for into a pilot stage format. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7fe6aa8-074e-4461-a272-2971bb6a6d72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac1c879-4116-4a67-ba7a-fe50d1674fcb
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
£110,742 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,742 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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