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24 Sep 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "RDE896 - Can we better target riparian trees for multiple benefits?" This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology acting as the supplier. The contract was active as of 23rd September 2025, with the tender process following a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The project aims to develop national-scale maps for riparian tree planting, encompassing a broad range of locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and other international regions, with an overall value of £19,137.70 GBP. Key dates include a tender end date on 30th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in ecological research and mapping technologies. Although the procurement does not directly cater for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations or consortia that can bring substantial expertise to support the Environment Agency's objectives of delivering multi-benefit environmental projects will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such a contract can enhance a business's portfolio, demonstrate versatility in managing large-scale projects, and establish or strengthen relationships with a key UK governmental authority.

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Notice Title

RDE896 - Can we better target riparian trees for multiple benefits?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efdac9cf-a6c7-4204-976b-46fcdca0fdcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0665e1-a455-485e-8f8d-8eabbc53dbe5
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
£19,137 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,137 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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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