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title: "The impact of the Dutch Nitrogen Ruling on affected European Union Member"
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# The impact of the Dutch Nitrogen Ruling on affected European Union Member

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6cbfa67-8868-49cd-b380-b4c124f8d39a

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) recently awarded a contract for the project titled "The impact of the Dutch Nitrogen Ruling on affected European Union Member" to WSP Environment & Infrastructure Solutions UK Ltd. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method under the category of Research and development consultancy services. The contract, worth £44,718 GBP, has a tender deadline of 1st March 2023 and a contract period running from 20th March 2023 to 14th June 2023, with the project location spanning various countries including the United Kingdom.

This opportunity, initiated by DEFRA, could be ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialising in research and development consultancy services. Businesses interested in innovative solutions for tackling nutrient pollution may find this tender particularly relevant. With a focus on nutrient pollution research in EU Member States and lessons for the UK, this contract presents a growth opportunity for organisations dedicated to environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance.

## Notice

To research nutrient pollution in relevant EU Member States, and the impact of the Dutch Nitrogen Ruling in relation to a) the planning system, b) agriculture c) how they may have dealt with it and d) possible lessons for the UK, with an additional focus on any innovative solutions that exist to tackle nutrient pollution (specifically removing nutrients from water). The Dutch Nitrogen Ruling determined that in circumstances where the conservation status of a natural habitat is unfavourable, the possibility of authorising activities which may subsequently affect the ecological situation of the sites concerned seems necessarily limited. Therefore, where a site was in unfavourable condition no further plans or projects that could impact upon the site should be agreed to, even if the impact of that development was fairly minor compared to other sources of pollution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3cdcbd3-5a51-4c89-aa7b-a4ea1cb4c2a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2023 - 14 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,718 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,718 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2023 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3cdcbd3-5a51-4c89-aa7b-a4ea1cb4c2a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3cdcbd3-5a51-4c89-aa7b-a4ea1cb4c2a0
  20th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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