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ES RDE 004 - Development of the Decision-Making Thresholds (DMT) 2050 Methodology

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Mar 2026 at 08:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), based in London, has progressed to the award stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "ES RDE 004 - Development of the Decision-Making Thresholds (DMT) 2050 Methodology". This procurement falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically targeting a project slated to extend to the financial year end of 2025/2026. The contract was signed on 9th February 2026 and is valued at £34,893, running from 10th February to 27th March 2026. The procurement was conducted as a direct JNCC award, categorized as below threshold, and is part of a wider three-year project ending in 2027/2028.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services that focus on research and development, specifically tailored towards environmental decision-making methodologies. Air Quality Consultants Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Bristol, is successfully linked as the supplier for this contract, representing an ideal case for similar SMEs looking to engage with DEFRA on specialised projects. Companies with expertise in environmental research, consultancy, and modelling methodologies would find this tender beneficial as it sets a precedent for innovation within public sector environmental initiatives.

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Notice Title

ES RDE 004 - Development of the Decision-Making Thresholds (DMT) 2050 Methodology

Notice Description

JNCC self-service direct award. The main aim is to establish the principles for the DMT 2050 methodology, highlight any new opportunities, risks or gaps and prepare for the modelling phase. This work is part of a three-year wider project (25/26 - 27/28) and this current contract is to the end of 25/26 financial year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022117-2026
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
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
£29,077 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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 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

Notice Documents

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