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ES RDE 033 - Localisation of fleet composition and road transport emissions for Clean Air Zones for 2025 compliance assessment modelling

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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28 Apr 2026 at 13:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently concluded a procurement process involving Ricardo AEA Limited for the project titled "ES RDE 033 - Localisation of fleet composition and road transport emissions for Clean Air Zones for 2025 compliance assessment modelling". Focused on research and development services, this project aligns with Defra's efforts to manage air quality in specified Clean Air Zone (CAZ) areas, including Bath, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Portsmouth, Sheffield, and Newcastle & Gateshead. The procurement falls under central government classification, utilising a 'Below threshold - unknown' procurement method, and the award is in the 'contract' stage, with the contract period from 15 April 2026 to 30 June 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses within the environmental services sector, especially those specialising in fleet management, emissions analysis, and related consultancy services. Companies like Ricardo AEA Limited, with expertise in these areas, can leverage their capabilities to further develop innovative solutions for air quality assessments in urban environments. Such projects contribute to broader sustainability goals and create market growth prospects for businesses engaged in environmental research and development. This process highlights the importance of strategic involvement for companies aiming to expand their influence in public sector environmental initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ES RDE 033 - Localisation of fleet composition and road transport emissions for Clean Air Zones for 2025 compliance assessment modelling

Notice Description

Based on ANPR data provided by Defra for the Clean Air Zone areas the supplier will carry out localisation of the fleet composition and road transport emissions and provide this to the Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ) contractor by the dates agreed with the MAAQ contractor and Defra. The areas to be 'localised' are the CAZ areas Bath, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Portsmouth, Sheffield and Newcastle & Gateshead (Tyneside). Subject to receipt of ANPR data from Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ced
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038641-2026
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
£23,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 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

RICARDO AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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