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title: "RDE920 - Nature based solutions for air pollution beyond trees"
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# RDE920 - Nature based solutions for air pollution beyond trees

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ed5afb0-5541-44bd-941e-dab4d6ba51ce

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## Summary

This contracting process concerns the project titled "RDE920 - Nature based solutions for air pollution beyond trees" commissioned by Natural England. It falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, relevant to the environmental sector. The contract, valued at £49,860, has been awarded following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement and is classified under the CPV code 73200000. The scope covers multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The actual tendering period concluded on 9th November 2025, with the contract starting from 10th November 2025 and running until 27th March 2026. The project aims to investigate the effectiveness of nature-based solutions in intercepting and reducing atmospheric nitrogen pollution, providing an innovative approach to tackling air quality issues.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with experience in air quality solutions and nature-based interventions, to expand their services and gain valuable insights into current methodologies. While the contract has already been awarded to Air Quality Consultants Ltd, similar future tenders may arise offering growth prospects for companies able to deliver innovative environmental solutions. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically prioritised in this process, organisations with a strong research and development capability in the environmental sector are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities.

## Notice

To better understand if nature based solutions, (other than tree shelter belts), can be effective in intercepting and thus reducing atmospheric nitrogen pollution at a local level. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df367c4-0b47-4336-864d-53b311a13778 |
| 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 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,860 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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 | AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 23:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df367c4-0b47-4336-864d-53b311a13778

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df367c4-0b47-4336-864d-53b311a13778
  20th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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