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title: "RDE994 - Environmental Impact Assessment of emissions to air from the A1 Sinter"
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# RDE994 - Environmental Impact Assessment of emissions to air from the A1 Sinter

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00d406c7-fe34-4ee6-8e18-8ce15a155e61

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for the project titled "RDE994 - Environmental Impact Assessment of emissions to air from the A1 Sinter." This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, classified under the CPV code 73200000. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement involved assessing potential risks to the environment or human health from the Sinter Plant Main Stack emissions. Key dates include the award on 20th January 2026, following the tender period ending on 18th January 2026. The contract, valued at £14,948.26, will be executed between 19th January 2026 and 30th April 2026, with delivery across various regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in environmental impact assessments, particularly those well-versed in emissions analysis and consultancy. While the procurement has been awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd, the call-off contract method hints at potential future opportunities for businesses within the same framework. Companies with expertise in comprehensive environmental analysis and adherence to relevant UK environmental standards would particularly benefit from similar procurements. This sector is crucial for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within governmental environmental consultancy projects.

## Notice

The objective of the project is to: 1. Undertake an environmental impact assessment of the emissions to air from the Sinter Plant Main Stack (A1) to determine whether the continued operation of the process poses a significant risk to the environment or human health. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5739508a-98d1-440e-b618-ab7481ef9742 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,948 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,948 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 17:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5739508a-98d1-440e-b618-ab7481ef9742

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5739508a-98d1-440e-b618-ab7481ef9742
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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