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title: "Automating and Applying the Nitrogen Decision Framework"
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# Automating and Applying the Nitrogen Decision Framework

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8745d55-1d45-4f0b-bbde-2806188ab0f2

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Automating and Applying the Nitrogen Decision Framework" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, England. This project focuses on the application of the Nitrogen Decision Framework (NDF) to Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) data, with the aim of automating data analysis for better environmental decision-making. The procurement method is limited, specifically a competitive quotation process, and was completed with a total contract value of £49,520. The contract period commenced on 4 January 2022 and is set to conclude on 5 April 2022. The tender period closed on 22 November 2021.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental data analysis, IT consultancy, and software development to expand their offerings through public procurement. Companies that provide technical testing, environmental consultancy, or related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Given the focus on environmental indicators, businesses with expertise in data management and analysis are likely to find this sector lucrative for growth.

## Notice

The central aim of this project is to apply the NDF to SSSI series data in a transparent and automated way, which also enables the results to be easily recalculated in the future as updated data becomes available. The results are to be recalculated upon the entry of new data (for example new deposition or site data). This automation is to be linked to our CSMi database. This will help Natural England assess the implications for our SSSI condition statistics and better understand the risk that air pollution poses to the delivery of our SSSI condition targets. This data analysis will also help inform development planning casework advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d645cc0-bdb4-4988-829e-506280617a48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 5 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,520 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
- 90714100 - Environmental information systems

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2022 at 17:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d645cc0-bdb4-4988-829e-506280617a48
- 13 Jan 2022 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d645cc0-bdb4-4988-829e-506280617a48
- 25 Oct 2021 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad73240-0006-4c0d-8c12-2d7cb56f0690

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d645cc0-bdb4-4988-829e-506280617a48
  21st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad73240-0006-4c0d-8c12-2d7cb56f0690
  25th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Link to e-Sourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9832db48-5193-4cfa-92da-212220158edb
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

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