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RDE814 - Using inverse dispersion modelling to quantify methane emissions from l

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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16 Sep 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, headquartered in London, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "RDE814 - Using inverse dispersion modelling to quantify methane emissions from landfill sites." This contract, classified under research and development consultancy services, was secured by Air Quality Consultants Ltd for a total value of £59,800. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This award stage was reached on 12th September 2025. The contract period began on 11th September 2025 and is scheduled to end on 13th March 2026, with the work designed to cover various locations worldwide including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the UK itself.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental science and consultancy, particularly those experienced in the field of air quality and emissions modelling. Although the procurement process has concluded, understanding the framework and successful bid can assist similar businesses in pursuing future opportunities with the Environment Agency. Companies equipped with the capability to deliver robust, auditable methane emission assessments using advanced modelling techniques would be well-suited to engage in such tenders, promoting business growth and expanding service offerings in the realm of environmental consultancy. Although this particular tender was not marked as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), such organisations may still focus on building requisite capabilities and partnerships to participate in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

RDE814 - Using inverse dispersion modelling to quantify methane emissions from l

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to enable inverse dispersion modelling (IDM) to be undertaken for landfill methane quantification in an auditable manner with a robust reported uncertainty. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f82ee143-195e-4112-a7de-da1dfb5e6fe5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b73f5f84-9e08-438a-be39-77230f3a90d8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£59,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 13 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
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

AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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