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title: "RDE844 - Extraction of air quality evidence from high resolution satellites"
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# RDE844 - Extraction of air quality evidence from high resolution satellites

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78be651f-3723-4e9e-a8b4-136bb4ae8a3f

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "RDE844 - Extraction of air quality evidence from high resolution satellites" under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract involves work in various locations, including the UK, Europe, and territories like the British Overseas Territories and the Isle of Man, and runs from 20th August 2025 to 13th March 2026. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £114,748.63, and was published on 14th October 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies specialising in satellite-based research and development, particularly those focusing on environmental consultancy. Businesses with expertise in high-resolution satellite data analysis, and who can engage with projects across multiple regions, would be ideally suited to compete. Although the tendering process has completed, similar opportunities might arise for agile medium to large enterprises willing to collaborate with government bodies like the Environment Agency on such innovative projects.

## Notice

This work will focus on a "new generation" of recently launched or scheduled high-resolution satellites. Contract awarded by Defra

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c915f82-5dac-4760-8a76-c87b7114e9a6 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,748 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,748 |
| 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

- 14 Oct 2025 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c915f82-5dac-4760-8a76-c87b7114e9a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c915f82-5dac-4760-8a76-c87b7114e9a6
  14th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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