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title: "Electromagnetic Fields in Freshwater - evidence review"
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# Electromagnetic Fields in Freshwater - evidence review

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5eadf3ab-58b9-4ca4-9ea5-f0f97b122191

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## Summary

Natural England, based in York, England, has completed the procurement process titled "Electromagnetic Fields in Freshwater - evidence review," classified under the industry category of research consultancy services. This project was awarded on 26th November 2025, with the contract running from 1st December 2025 to 13th March 2026. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is valued at £38,281.83. The competition attracted suitable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and culminated in an active award to Ricardo AEA Limited, located in Shoreham-by-Sea.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for research consultancy services, particularly those specialising in environmental and electromagnetic field studies. SMEs, in particular, were encouraged to participate, indicating a focus on fostering growth in that sector. The call-off framework agreement method suggests that businesses with prior experience and qualifications in similar frameworks would be well-suited to compete in this type of procurement process. Businesses that can offer specialised expertise in environmental research and possess proven capabilities in delivering consultancy services within specified deadlines are likely to benefit significantly from such opportunities.

## Notice

Electromagnetic Fields in Freshwater - evidence review

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b23bc77-bd70-4f7c-aaea-8e21cc7bd7ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,281 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,281 |
| 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 | YORK |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | Y01 7PX |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b23bc77-bd70-4f7c-aaea-8e21cc7bd7ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b23bc77-bd70-4f7c-aaea-8e21cc7bd7ae
  19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a774a95c-c64c-472e-a8e1-ae5d513a314c

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