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title: "RSDO Environmental Report and Habitats Regulation Assessment"
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# RSDO Environmental Report and Habitats Regulation Assessment

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83974c98-7074-4704-aa13-d3665472d8a8

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has initiated a tender for the "RSDO Environmental Report and Habitats Regulation Assessment" under the industry category of environmental services (CPV code 90700000). This procurement process is designed to identify a supplier capable of assessing the impact of the River Severn Drought Order (RSDO) and producing a comprehensive Environmental Report and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) for compliance with current drought legislation in England and Wales. The contract is scheduled to run from 27th January 2025 to 31st March 2027. The tender stage is currently active, and interested parties can submit their proposals up until 3rd January 2025. The delivery addresses include the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories, among other regions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The open procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent process, providing a level playing field for all qualified suppliers. Companies with expertise in environmental services and a track record of delivering similar assessments would find this tender particularly suitable for business growth. Successful participation in this tender could enhance a firm's portfolio and provide a significant project aligned with governmental environmental requirements.

## Notice

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. The Environment Agency (EA) requires a supplier to impact assess the River Severn Drought Order (RSDO) and produce a full Environmental Report and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) to comply with current drought legislation in England and Wales between January 2025 to March 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f03a3b-acea-4409-a2b8-c7a2773321fa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f03a3b-acea-4409-a2b8-c7a2773321fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f03a3b-acea-4409-a2b8-c7a2773321fa
  22nd November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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