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RDE992 - Reaching Net Zero within a Circular Economy - Phase 2: Methodological A

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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24 Dec 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RDE992 - Reaching Net Zero within a Circular Economy - Phase 2: Methodological A" has been conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, UK. The procurement falls within the industry category of research and development consultancy services. Despite being completed, this tender represents a significant development in expanding analysis to additional material streams within a circular economy. The contract period runs from 15th December 2025 to 30th March 2026. This tender was executed using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, especially those focused on environmental and cross-sector impact analysis. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions to facilitate progress towards net zero within various material streams may find this an advantageous prospect. While the contract was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, firms with the capacity for extensive cross-sector analysis can leverage this opportunity for business growth and increased market presence in the sustainable development sector. Ricardo-AEA Ltd, operating from Harwell, Oxfordshire, has secured the award for this phase, suggesting alignment with the tender's goals.

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Notice Title

RDE992 - Reaching Net Zero within a Circular Economy - Phase 2: Methodological A

Notice Description

Phase 2 will build on this foundation by expanding the analysis to additional material streams and exploring the cross-sector impact of a circular economy. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efb22c86-0b07-4dd3-94d2-83e62a2e7141
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5818ac36-4fb3-4009-93a2-839f507219eb
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
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
£17,723 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,723 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 30 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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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