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ES RDE 012 - Riparian Buffer Strips Opportunity Mapping & Attenuated Loads

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, located in London, is finalising the procurement process for the contract titled "ES RDE 012 - Riparian Buffer Strips Opportunity Mapping & Attenuated Loads" within the research and development services sector. This project aims to enhance the understanding of nutrient interception through riparian buffer strips across various nutrient neutrality catchments. The procurement is now at the award stage, with JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Skipton, having been awarded the contract. Key dates include the contract signing on 12th March 2026, with work running from that date until 18th September 2026. Although the procurement method is below the threshold, the engagement remains vital for advancing environmental research.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and sustainable land management solutions. It allows for partnerships and expansion within the ecological research domain, particularly those focusing on nutrient management and watercourse protection. Large firms with expertise in research and development services would be well-positioned to compete for similar projects, expanding their portfolio through contributions to government-funded initiatives. The emphasis on using advanced evidence and datasets could also enable companies to demonstrate innovative capabilities in ecological assessments and planning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ES RDE 012 - Riparian Buffer Strips Opportunity Mapping & Attenuated Loads

Notice Description

Natural England self-service direct award. Natural England must continue this essential work towards better understanding the nutrient interception potential of riparian buffer strips across all nutrient neutrality catchments using best available evidence, while considering nutrient attenuation overland and within water to the nearest hydrologically connected point of the relevant Protected Site, using up-to-date Farmscoper loads datasets split by pathway. This will result in (updated) opportunity maps and summary statistics for all 27 nutrient neutrality catchments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06761e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028357-2026
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
Large

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
£114,989 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 6-12 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

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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