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DFE - MAPB - Energy Group - Strategic Environmental Assessment & Habitats Regulations Assessment of Mineral Development in Northern Ireland

Department for the Economy

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Oct 2025 at 10:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Sep 2025 at 16:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 14:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy, acting as the buying organisation, has concluded the procurement process titled "DFE - MAPB - Energy Group - Strategic Environmental Assessment & Habitats Regulations Assessment of Mineral Development in Northern Ireland." The procurement was executed through an open procedure, covering research and development as well as environmental services, and included a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) alongside a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA). The contracting authority, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has awarded the contract to RPS Ireland Limited, commencing on 23rd September 2025 and running until 22nd March 2027, with the potential for extension. This tender falls under the services category and adheres to the Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the environmental consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in strategic environmental assessments and regulatory compliance. Companies equipped with expertise in research and development, especially those focusing on environmental impact and regulatory assessments, stand to benefit. Given the open procurement method, a broad range of enterprises, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can engage in similar future opportunities, fostering industry growth and innovation within Northern Ireland. This award highlights the importance of compliance with local environmental legislation, opening avenues for businesses to become key partners in governmental environmental initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFE - MAPB - Energy Group - Strategic Environmental Assessment & Habitats Regulations Assessment of Mineral Development in Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The Department needs to understand the impact of mineral development policy on the local environment. The minerals policy will set the framework for mineral exploration and development, therefore the Department requires a Supplier to carry out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) that fully meets the requirements of The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004, and a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) that fully meets the requirements of Regulation 43 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (as amended).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 further periods of up to 6 months each for contingency purposes, in order to address unforeseen delays. During the course of the contract, should additional work within the core scope of this tender specification be identified, having previously not been identified, contract extensions may also be used to allow for such work to be conducted, however extra funding will not be available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068425-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£220,205 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£220,205 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 22 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for the Economy
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8FD
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RPS IRELAND LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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