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title: "RDE917 - Nature-based Solutions in Urban Environments"
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# RDE917 - Nature-based Solutions in Urban Environments

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-453300d7-5a49-4c67-8466-c2af969b3dd0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "RDE917 - Nature-based Solutions in Urban Environments" project was conducted by the Environment Agency, commencing on 20th October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. This contract investigates the vulnerability of urban nature-based solutions (NbS) to climate-related hazards, with a focus on service delivery impacts. Falling under the "Research and development consultancy services" category (CPV 73200000), this selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the broader UK. The project reached the award stage, with the award activated on 20th October 2025 and published on 22nd October 2025.

The awarded contract, valued at £99,928.38, went to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), presenting significant growth opportunities for businesses in research and development or consultancy services, especially those specialising in ecological and environmental sciences. Although this particular contract is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it exemplifies the type of projects that larger firms with established expertise in ecosystem assessment and climate impact studies could pursue. This tender represents substantial potential for business growth by contributing to critical studies within the environmental sector.

## Notice

To investigate the vulnerability of urban NbS to climate-related hazards and impacts on ecosystem service delivery. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55e51dd-d7ce-4af8-b858-96fee978a756 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,928 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,928 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55e51dd-d7ce-4af8-b858-96fee978a756

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55e51dd-d7ce-4af8-b858-96fee978a756
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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