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title: "RDE391 - Environmental impact of chemical fire suppressants on open semi-natural"
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# RDE391 - Environmental impact of chemical fire suppressants on open semi-natural

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cf2aac7-030d-41e8-bdf2-92c085802832

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the tender titled "RDE391 - Environmental impact of chemical fire suppressants on open semi-natural" was awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd by Natural England. The tender falls under the industry category of Research and development consultancy services. It is a selective procurement method, called off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from November 13, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period closing on November 7, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector, particularly those with expertise in environmental impact assessments and chemical fire suppressants. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK and beyond may find this tender appealing. Businesses interested in providing evidence-based advice in emergency situations and developing effective fire suppression solutions are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Natural England area teams need to provide evidence-based advice in emergency situations, to extinguish fires and minimise damage to SSSIs and other protected sites. It is expected that the need for chemical fire suppression (such as wetting agents, compressed air foam systems and expansion foam concentrates) within these habitats will continue to grow in the years to come, with a likely increasing frequency and magnitude of wildfires in the UK as a result of climate change. Changing seasonal and rainfall patterns coupled with changing water use will continue to result in reduced accessibility to sufficient water for fire suppression activities, especially in upland areas, increasing the need for chemical additives to be used in these situations. However, Fire and Rescue Services in the UK are hesitant of using these suppressants due to lack of knowledge as to their environmental effects and efficacy, therefore potentially failing to utilise an effective suppression solution. The contract was awarded by Natural England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da231bb9-e0ed-435b-a2c8-f1696826ed11 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,390 |
| 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2023 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da231bb9-e0ed-435b-a2c8-f1696826ed11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da231bb9-e0ed-435b-a2c8-f1696826ed11
  10th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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