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title: "RDE901 - Toxicological advice for derivation of environmental assessment levels"
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# RDE901 - Toxicological advice for derivation of environmental assessment levels

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-047afb8f-cf4e-4f1c-af3e-04f4278b20d5

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has concluded the award stage for the procurement titled "RDE901 - Toxicological advice for derivation of environmental assessment levels". This procurement, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000), aims to assess toxicological data related to carbon capture and storage systems. The contract, valued at £115,000, was awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd and spans from 16th September 2025 to 20th March 2026. The procurement followed a selective 'call-off from a framework agreement' method, targeting various regions including the UK, Europe, and parts of the world. The formal award notice was published on 21st October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in toxicology, environmental assessments, and R&D services. Businesses capable of offering in-depth analysis and evaluation of toxicological data can find growth potential through similar projects initiated by public sector entities like the Environment Agency. While this specific contract might not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises with a track record of delivering complex consultancy services in the environmental sector are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities.

## Notice

The objective of this project is to identify, collate, and review the available human and mammalian toxicology of 14 substances associated with carbon capture and storage systems for the purpose of recommending a short- and long-term EAL. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d8acb9a-f7aa-44a4-a17e-38f883a03320 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,000 |
| 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

- 21 Oct 2025 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d8acb9a-f7aa-44a4-a17e-38f883a03320

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d8acb9a-f7aa-44a4-a17e-38f883a03320
  21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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