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title: "RDE799 - An assessment of the maintenance funding proposals of Sustainable Drai"
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# RDE799 - An assessment of the maintenance funding proposals of Sustainable Drai

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6813e6bf-28b2-4ac8-ac60-8feb8950cfd0

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has concluded a procurement process for research and development consultancy services assessing maintenance funding proposals for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in England. The contract was awarded to AECOM Ltd with a project budget of £91,353.31. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made on 14th November 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st December 2025 and concluding on 1st June 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, touching on industry classification 73200000, Research and Development Consultancy Services, and addresses requirements across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy sector to engage with government projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure sustainability. The contract focuses on consulting and analysing funding models for SuDS, which is pivotal for firms specialising in environmental consultancy and infrastructure planning. Although specifically tailored to larger firms due to its procurement suitability conditions, it presents growth potential for businesses capable of delivering innovative, scalable solutions in line with stringent governmental frameworks. Engaging with such contracts could enhance company profiles and offer access to future opportunities within public sector procurement.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to research, consult and analyse the different funding options for maintaining SuDS in new developments in England. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79319037-aba1-48c7-a5dd-6b971efaf617 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,353 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,353 |
| 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 | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79319037-aba1-48c7-a5dd-6b971efaf617

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79319037-aba1-48c7-a5dd-6b971efaf617
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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