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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-b5fd17-82f9cf2c-2128-4ab1-8ba6-116aff4e6d27

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## Summary

The procurement process for "RDE844 - Extraction of air quality evidence from high resolution satellites" was conducted by the Environment Agency, part of Defra, and relates to the research and development consultancy services industry. It was processed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, thus indicating a distinctive approach to supplier selection. The award stage of the procurement was completed on 1st September 2025, with the contract having commenced on 18th August 2025 and set to end on 13th March 2026. The geographical scope includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and extends to Europe and the Rest of the World. The total contract value stands at £114,748.63.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in high-resolution satellite technology and research and development consultancy services. Although the procurement was not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises with capabilities in innovative satellite applications will find a favourable environment to showcase their expertise. The contract, managed by the Environment Agency, highlights the potential for long-term collaborations in environmental monitoring and data analysis, offering substantial room for industry growth and expertise development in the research sector.

## 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/6b0f143c-3977-4a3c-9621-d89e52895e9a |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 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

- 1 Sep 2025 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0f143c-3977-4a3c-9621-d89e52895e9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0f143c-3977-4a3c-9621-d89e52895e9a
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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