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title: "RDE854 - Summary of the current evidence base on black carbon and ultrafine par"
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# RDE854 - Summary of the current evidence base on black carbon and ultrafine par

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65eafe73-364a-4093-9e42-62818bda9468

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "RDE854 - Summary of the current evidence base on black carbon and ultrafine particles." This tender, identified under the CPV code 73200000 for research and development consultancy services, was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the Award stage. The contract, awarded on 20th August 2025, is valued at £59,932.53 and spans from 1st September 2025 to 30th March 2026. The project involves multiple delivery locations, including the UK, the Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research consulting, particularly those well-versed in air quality standards and emissions. Large companies capable of offering comprehensive consultancy services for black carbon studies could find significant growth potential through collaborations and advancements in environmental protocols. Given the invitation for selective proposals, businesses with pre-established frameworks or strategic partnerships with Defra could stand to benefit the most from participating in similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

A key driver for commissioning a project on BC is that it is included in the UNECE Convention on Long-range transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP)'s Gothenburg Protocol, which is currently being renegotiated and the requirements around it might change. Contract awarded by Defra

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d52535-3644-4d23-8b52-bd1a327ebcb7 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,932 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,932 |
| 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 | ATKINSRÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d52535-3644-4d23-8b52-bd1a327ebcb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d52535-3644-4d23-8b52-bd1a327ebcb7
  3rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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