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title: "RDE1016 - Appropriate Measures for a Proposed Environmental Permitting approach"
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# RDE1016 - Appropriate Measures for a Proposed Environmental Permitting approach

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70af465e-3537-4b83-8e44-fb8acdee632c

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## Summary

The procurement process for "RDE1016 - Appropriate Measures for a Proposed Environmental Permitting Approach" was led by the Environment Agency, part of Defra, located at Seacole Building in London. This contract focuses on the development of a high-level document for a permitting approach concerning dairy and intensive beef farms. It falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000). The awarding of this tender has been completed as of 26th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 19th January 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2026. This selective procurement method was fulfilled via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services within the environmental sector. Companies with expertise in developing compliant permitting methods for dairy and beef farms would find this project particularly advantageous. While the process concluded with the contract being awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd, businesses looking to engage in similar future opportunities should meet the rigorous criteria typically associated with selective procurement methods and demonstrate robust capabilities in consultancy services for environmentally-focused projects across the UK and beyond.

## Notice

Produces a final high-level document ready for external publication or consultation on appropriate measures for a permitting approach for dairy and intensive beef farms, including supporting evidence tables etc. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6189e147-6d28-442d-89c2-4271f8a07292 |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,263 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,263 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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

- 26 Jan 2026 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6189e147-6d28-442d-89c2-4271f8a07292

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6189e147-6d28-442d-89c2-4271f8a07292
  26th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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