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title: "RDE1002 - Can we better target riparian trees for multiple benefits? -further be"
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# RDE1002 - Can we better target riparian trees for multiple benefits? -further be

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7f48f89-e057-4310-9bdc-79ed91a4f914

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## Summary

This procurement process, led by the Environment Agency, culminated in an award for the project titled "RDE1002 - Can we better target riparian trees for multiple benefits?". The contract, categorised in the Research and Development Consultancy Services industry, was awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) on 18th December 2025 and published on 8th January 2026. Operating under the selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, the project aims to develop national-scale maps for riparian tree planting. The project's focus spans the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World, with the contract period running from 1st January to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in ecological research, environmental planning, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in developing analytical tools and datasets for environmental purposes are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Although the opportunity primarily targets larger organisations, smaller enterprises connected to larger consortia or those with niche specialities in riparian ecosystems may also find growth potential by aligning their capabilities to the specialised needs outlined in these public procurement projects.

## Notice

This project aims to collate and assess the suitability of existing evidence, tools, and datasets to support the development of national-scale, multi-benefit maps for riparian tree planting. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e59c4fc-ed7c-4bf1-a6c1-32920bd0e86c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,957 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,957 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e59c4fc-ed7c-4bf1-a6c1-32920bd0e86c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e59c4fc-ed7c-4bf1-a6c1-32920bd0e86c
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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