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ES RDE 017 - Management of the UK Registry Service

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process titled "ES RDE 017 - Management of the UK Registry Service". This contract falls under the category of services, specifically research and development services and related consultancy, and is located in London. The initiation type was a direct award tender, and it was completed by 30th April 2026. The procurement method used was classified as "Below threshold", and the contract was signed on 31st March 2026, with the service period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in research and development services, especially those with experience in managing registry services or those capable of meeting EU reporting obligations. The awarded company, Air Quality Consultants Ltd, is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Bristol. This indicates that SMEs with relevant expertise are well-suited to compete and succeed in similar procurement processes, leveraging government contracts to expand their business footprint. The execution of such a service provides substantial potential for enhancing credibility and gaining valuable experience in delivering public sector solutions.

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Notice Title

ES RDE 017 - Management of the UK Registry Service

Notice Description

Defra self-service direct award. The UK Registry on Industrial Sites (hereafter the 'UK Registry') originated from an EU reporting obligation, the EU Registry on Industrial Sites, which was initiated by the European Commission and European Environment Agency as part of an effort to streamline the reporting of industrial sites across Europe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039785-2026
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
£43,180 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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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