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Environmental capacity planning sub-project

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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14 Oct 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for the "Environmental capacity planning sub-project". This project, under the industry category of services, specifically focuses on research and development consultancy services. The procurement process reached the award stage, with Ricardo Energy & Environment being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £49,938.30, began on 18 December 2024 and concluded on 31 March 2025. The initiative addresses the environmental risks associated with low carbon technologies, aiming for strategic spatial planning in the UK's Net Zero industrial clusters. The procurement method was noted as below threshold with unspecified details.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, particularly those specialising in low carbon technologies and strategic planning. Given that Ricardo Energy & Environment, a large-scale organisation, secured the contract, businesses with substantial resources and expertise in environmental research and planning, particularly those that can contribute to strategic development in Net Zero clusters, would find similar opportunities promising for business growth. Such contracts can foster innovation and strengthen the presence of qualified firms within the growing sector of environmental sustainability.

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Notice Title

Environmental capacity planning sub-project

Notice Description

Low carbon technologies pose new risks to the environment, particularly emerging technologies such as carbon capture, and hydrogen production. To gain an understanding of these risks, the Climate Change Team in E&B have been leading work on the environmental capacity in the regions where Net Zero industrial clusters are located. The sub project considers options for strategic spatial planning for industrial clusters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065149-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,938 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.pemberton01@environment-agency.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

RICARDO ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT, A TRADING NAME OF RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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