ES RDE 043 - RFCC Peatland - Lancashire 2026-2027

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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11 Jun 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "ES RDE 043 - RFCC Peatland – Lancashire 2026-2027" was conducted by the Environment Agency, located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London. This contract focuses on research and development services in the natural environment category, specifically targeting peatland restoration for Natural Flood Management in Lancashire. The procurement method was selective, below threshold, and awarded under a framework. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 25th May 2026 and ending on 30th September 2026. The supplier awarded the contract is JBA Consulting Ltd, based in Shipley, West Yorkshire. The contract value is £49,986.25, and the paperwork was signed on 19th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consulting and research services. Companies with expertise in natural flood management and ecological restoration can find substantial growth avenues through this and similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like JBA Consulting Ltd, which have a strong foundation in research and development services, are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities, given their ability to deliver innovative solutions within specified frameworks. The contract underscores the importance of sustainable practices and aligns with increasing demand for environmental resilience projects.

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Notice Title

ES RDE 043 - RFCC Peatland - Lancashire 2026-2027

Notice Description

Environment Agency self-service direct award. The aim of this project is to assess the potential for peatland restoration to deliver Natural Flood Management (NFM) benefits for communities at risk across Lancashire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b344
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055355-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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
£49,986 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 30 Sep 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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

JBA CONSULTING

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