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Airport National Policy Statement (ANPS) - Consultancy for supporting activity

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

02 Dec 2025 at 22:12

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 18:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is overseeing a public procurement process related to the "Airport National Policy Statement (ANPS) - Consultancy for supporting activity", situated in London, UK. This process aims to support the ANPS review with an Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS) and other assessments aligned with government obligations on air quality, noise, and climate change. The procurement is managed through an open procedure, initially signposted in October 2025, with the award intended by December 2025. The contract period is expected to commence in mid-December 2025 and potentially extend until early 2027, offering consultancy services within the environmental impact assessment category.

For businesses seeking growth opportunities, this tender presents a chance for consultancy firms with expertise in sustainability appraisals, habitats regulations assessments, and related impact analyses to engage with central government operations. Large firms like AECOM Ltd are involved, indicating potential engagement with larger scale operations, but small and social enterprises are also encouraged due to the selection criteria that highlight expertise in technical assessments. With a focus on contributing to economic growth and compliance with environmental obligations, this initiative could be particularly appealing for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and public policy support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Airport National Policy Statement (ANPS) - Consultancy for supporting activity

Notice Description

On 22 October, the Secretary of State for Transport announced the launch of the promised ANPS review, including undertaking an Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS), alongside a Habitats Regulations Assessment and other necessary technical work. The Transport Secretary's statement set out that the ANPS review would consider important changes in legislation, policy and data to ensure that any proposed scheme meets the Government's four clear tests: * It contributes to economic growth across the country; * It meets our air quality obligations; * It is consistent with our noise commitments; and crucially * it aligns with our legal obligations on climate change, including net zero. The Authority are seeking external support to carry out the work required to reflect any amendments made to the Airport National Policy Statement (as a result of the review) in supporting documents, including: * Scoping Report for an Appraisal of Sustainability (including scoping for the Equalities Impact Assessment and Health Impact Analysis); * Habitats Regulations Assessment Methodology Report; * Appraisal of Sustainability; * Habitats Regulations Assessment * Equalities Impact Assessment; and * Health Impact Analysis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Provide support relating to AoS/HRA/HIA/EqIA during and after public consultation and throughout parliamentary scrutiny of ANPS up to December 2026 Produce post-adoption statement on the conclusion of appraisal of sustainability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079139-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£285,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20254 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20255 days ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
J Costelloe (Commercial Relationship Manager)
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

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