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title: "RDE876 - Nitrogen Decision Framework: Deposition Reduction"
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# RDE876 - Nitrogen Decision Framework: Deposition Reduction

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a1e18b9-c67f-411d-94e8-7bbd9ebdb0eb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "RDE876 - Nitrogen Decision Framework: Deposition Reduction," awarded by Defra, focuses on research and development consultancy services. Natural England, located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, is the buying organisation for this selective tender, which was part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award being active as of 6th August 2025. The tender period ended on 11th August 2025, and the contract spans from 12th August 2025 to 1st April 2026, covering various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the research and development sector by supporting technological advancements and environmental sustainability. Although the process involved a selective procurement method, businesses that specialise in consultancy services related to innovative research, particularly in environmental science and sustainability, would find this contract beneficial. Despite the suitability criteria not emphasizing SMEs and VCSEs, companies with robust experience in scientific research are best poised to compete for similar future opportunities that aim to offer automated solutions to governmental environmental challenges.

## Notice

The central aim of the project is to build upon the work already undertaken to apply the Nitrogen Decision Framework (NDF) to Natural England's Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) series data in a transparent and automated way, whilst supporting the recalculation of results as updated data become available. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f5671c-af6c-4b90-8372-323692525a69 |
| 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 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,439 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,439 |
| 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 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 | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f5671c-af6c-4b90-8372-323692525a69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f5671c-af6c-4b90-8372-323692525a69
  14th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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