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ES RDE 009 - Testing UKAPAS Archive Methods for England

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Mar 2026 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, located in London, has concluded the procurement process titled "ES RDE 009 - Testing UKAPAS Archive Methods for England" in the category of research and development services. This process involves the active award of a contract to Air Quality Consultants Ltd, based in Bristol. The contract, aimed at developing methodologies for data inclusion in the UK APAS Archive, commenced on 27th February 2026 and will end on 31st March 2026. The procurement process followed a below-threshold method and was initiated as a tender. The contract's legal basis is under the UKPGA 2023/54 regulations.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those capable of contributing to environmental data methodologies. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Air Quality Consultants Ltd may find this contract beneficial, with potential to showcase expertise within a central government framework. Businesses in consultancy services, including those with experience in agricultural, industrial, and road traffic emissions, would be well-suited to participate and compete in similar future contracts within this industry sector.

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Notice Title

ES RDE 009 - Testing UKAPAS Archive Methods for England

Notice Description

JNCC self-service direct award. This project aims to begin development of methodologies for how existing data on agricultural, industrial and road traffic emissions can be included in the UK APAS Archive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022102-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,957 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

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