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title: "RDE992 - Reaching Net Zero within a Circular Economy - Phase 2: Methodological A"
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# RDE992 - Reaching Net Zero within a Circular Economy - Phase 2: Methodological A

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efb22c86-0b07-4dd3-94d2-83e62a2e7141

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RDE992 - Reaching Net Zero within a Circular Economy - Phase 2: Methodological A" has been conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, UK. The procurement falls within the industry category of research and development consultancy services. Despite being completed, this tender represents a significant development in expanding analysis to additional material streams within a circular economy. The contract period runs from 15th December 2025 to 30th March 2026. This tender was executed using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, especially those focused on environmental and cross-sector impact analysis. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions to facilitate progress towards net zero within various material streams may find this an advantageous prospect. While the contract was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, firms with the capacity for extensive cross-sector analysis can leverage this opportunity for business growth and increased market presence in the sustainable development sector. Ricardo-AEA Ltd, operating from Harwell, Oxfordshire, has secured the award for this phase, suggesting alignment with the tender's goals.

## Notice

Phase 2 will build on this foundation by expanding the analysis to additional material streams and exploring the cross-sector impact of a circular economy. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5818ac36-4fb3-4009-93a2-839f507219eb |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,723 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,723 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2025 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5818ac36-4fb3-4009-93a2-839f507219eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5818ac36-4fb3-4009-93a2-839f507219eb
  24th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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