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title: "RDE991 - Developing a saltmarsh carbon code"
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# RDE991 - Developing a saltmarsh carbon code

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7fe6aa8-074e-4461-a272-2971bb6a6d72

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RDE991 - Developing a saltmarsh carbon code" has been conducted by the Environment Agency, with the aim of progressing the saltmarsh code to a pilot stage. Classified under research and development consultancy services (CPV code: 73200000), this selective procurement was executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £110,742.56, commenced on 2nd December 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026, covering multiple regions including the United Kingdom and more. The award for this contract was activated on 16th December 2025, concluding the award stage on 22nd December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms with expertise in environmental research and development, particularly those focused on ecological services and carbon management. Large-scale enterprises like the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, which have the capacity to deliver comprehensive research projects, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Though this tender does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, participation in similar future tenders could lead to strategic growth and advancements in ecological consultancy services.

## Notice

Developing the next stage of the saltmarsh code, operationalising the work so for into a pilot stage format. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac1c879-4116-4a67-ba7a-fe50d1674fcb |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,742 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,742 |
| 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

- 22 Dec 2025 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac1c879-4116-4a67-ba7a-fe50d1674fcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac1c879-4116-4a67-ba7a-fe50d1674fcb
  22nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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