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title: "Improving Understanding of Nitrogen Deposition research collaboration agreement project"
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# Improving Understanding of Nitrogen Deposition research collaboration agreement project

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca1d1ce5-8734-49fd-a9a1-827752c6eaa8

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## Summary

National Highways has awarded a contract to Lancaster University for a project entitled "Improving Understanding of Nitrogen Deposition research collaboration agreement project". This project, classified under research and development services, focuses on updating the evaluation of nitrogen deposition on ecological habitats surrounding National Highways projects. The contract covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement process was a direct award due to its research nature, with the contract period running from 4th February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The award was officially published on 12th February 2025, with the contract having a value of £14,000.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for research institutions and consultancy firms specialising in environmental science and ecological impact assessments. As Lancaster University has already secured the contract, businesses looking to collaborate or offer supplementary services may find this project beneficial. Firms with expertise in nitrogen deposition, ecological habitat conservation, and environmental impact analysis will find themselves well-suited to contribute effectively to this initiative. This project signifies potential growth by opening doors for future collaborations with major infrastructure authorities such as National Highways.

## Notice

The proposed project is the third in a series of research projects looking to improve the understanding and evaluation of nitrogen deposition for National highways. National Highways is currently updating its approach to assessing and evaluating the impacts of nitrogen deposition from projects on surrounding ecological habitats.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b61c3d3-21b3-4c6a-a609-4818dfffc3be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award {research} |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b61c3d3-21b3-4c6a-a609-4818dfffc3be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b61c3d3-21b3-4c6a-a609-4818dfffc3be
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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