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title: "RDE919 - Agricultural Machinery Emissions - Scoping Research and Decarbonisation"
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# RDE919 - Agricultural Machinery Emissions - Scoping Research and Decarbonisation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d8f99ec-6d34-4333-b3c7-b8f0bc306041

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has concluded an award stage in the procurement process titled "RDE919 - Agricultural Machinery Emissions - Scoping Research and Decarbonisation". This contract, aimed at developing a knowledge base for decarbonising agricultural machinery, was awarded on 15 October 2025. The project covers both England and Wales and falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with a contract period beginning on 12 October 2025 and ending on 21 March 2026. Utilizing a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the total value of the contract is £94,550 GBP. The services are to be delivered to various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, specifically those with a focus on environmental technology and agricultural innovation. While this particular opportunity has been awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd, organisations with expertise in emission reduction technologies and a capacity to operate across diverse geographical locations would find similar tenders valuable for business growth. Companies interested in pursuing future opportunities in this sector should consider aligning their services with government objectives for sustainability and innovation within the agricultural industry.

## Notice

This project will develop a knowledge base for agricultural machinery within England and Wales to aid in decarbonisation within the sector. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f829df2b-13ac-4d30-aefb-7e0ab35178cb |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,550 |
| 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

- 15 Oct 2025 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f829df2b-13ac-4d30-aefb-7e0ab35178cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f829df2b-13ac-4d30-aefb-7e0ab35178cb
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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