--- title: "RDE657 Nitrogen Decision Framework: Whole Feature Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-913c7bac-d98f-4892-ae75-f41749d8db8c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-913c7bac-d98f-4892-ae75-f41749d8db8c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-913c7bac-d98f-4892-ae75-f41749d8db8c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-913c7bac-d98f-4892-ae75-f41749d8db8c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-08-28" --- # RDE657 Nitrogen Decision Framework: Whole Feature Assessment Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-913c7bac-d98f-4892-ae75-f41749d8db8c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-913c7bac-d98f-4892-ae75-f41749d8db8c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-913c7bac-d98f-4892-ae75-f41749d8db8c.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the project "RDE657 Nitrogen Decision Framework: Whole Feature Assessment" was managed by Natural England, a public body responsible for promoting nature conservation in England. This tender falls under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services" (CPV code 73200000) and covers areas including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other listed territories. The project, awarded to AECOM Ltd, is currently in the Award stage with a contract period from 1st September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £53,286. Key dates include the award notice published on 28th August 2024 and a tender period deadline on the same date at noon. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and research services, particularly those with expertise in air quality and habitat conservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Participating in this tender can provide these businesses with a platform to contribute to vital conservation efforts and build prestigious references with a well-known public body like Natural England. This opportunity not only supports conservation goals but also aids in securing future projects by enhancing the bidder's portfolio within environmental and consultancy services. ## Notice It is very difficult to attribute visible damage or change on a habitat to impacts from air pollutants. This presents a challenge when monitoring the condition of sites designated for nature conservation such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). Currently, Natural England's (NE's) site survey assessment methodology does not explicitly account for air quality as it was not designed to do so. As a result, we do not have a detailed understanding of what impact air pollution might be having upon the condition of our designated sites. Nationally, we need to know how nitrogen may be affecting and potentially slowing our ability to achieve favourable condition on sites in England. This could also influence the advice we issue to applicants submitting proposals for new plans and projects (such as developments and planning applications) from which emissions of air pollutants could lead to harmful impacts on a designated site. This project would provide more certainty regarding the potential for such a proposal to undermine the conservation objective. The conservation objective is specific to each site and aims to either restore or maintain its current condition. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ebca134-7727-4311-9f52-345a28c1086e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £53,286 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £53,286 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | 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 | AECOM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Aug 2024 at 17:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ebca134-7727-4311-9f52-345a28c1086e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ebca134-7727-4311-9f52-345a28c1086e 28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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