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title: "RDE865 - Research to identify the impacts of implementing the European Union Bat"
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# RDE865 - Research to identify the impacts of implementing the European Union Bat

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-592fea0d-9d6d-4ff4-a1b2-242ee4fe4c00

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "RDE865 - Research to identify the impacts of implementing the European Union Bat" has been conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). This contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with the procurement method being selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. The locations covered by this procurement include the United Kingdom, European countries, and other regions like the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 28th August 2025, following the close of the tender period on 26th August 2025. The contracted research is scheduled from 27th August 2025 to 1st December 2025, emphasizing regulatory assessments. The total value of the contract is £109,952.5.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development consultancy, particularly those capable of addressing intricate regulatory assessments. Although the procurement process was selective, using established frameworks to identify suitable partners, this award underscores the viability for firms like Ricardo-AEA Ltd, which was successful in this instance. SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted, indicating a focus on more established organisations that can provide comprehensive research outcomes. For businesses within this industry segment, such contracts can offer avenues for substantial growth, experience in governmental project execution, and enhanced visibility in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

The proposed research is to determine the impacts of an NI-only implementation of the EUBR vs. UK-wide regulatory consistency with EUBR, with standalone assessments of each. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd6cb2b-1dca-4e72-a902-009320040a61 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,952 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,952 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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

- 4 Sep 2025 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd6cb2b-1dca-4e72-a902-009320040a61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd6cb2b-1dca-4e72-a902-009320040a61
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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