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title: "RDE866 - Modelling the impact of aviation lead emissions on the surrounding popu"
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# RDE866 - Modelling the impact of aviation lead emissions on the surrounding popu

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f25721ba-2385-46b1-be6d-816bb9d187f6

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE866 - Modelling the impact of aviation lead emissions on the surrounding population." This procurement falls within the industry category of research and development consultancy services (CPV code 73200000). The project focuses on analysing the public health risks associated with aviation lead emissions in various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, marking the conclusion of the award stage. The tender process concluded on 21st September 2025, with the contract commencing on 22nd September 2025 and ending on 22nd March 2026, valued at £89,733 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in modelling and analysing environmental health impacts. The awarded contract to Air Quality Consultants Ltd demonstrates a preference for businesses that can offer specialised knowledge and technical proficiency in the field of air quality analysis. While the procurement method was selective, indicating targeted competition among pre-qualified suppliers, companies with a track record in conducting comprehensive environmental assessments stand to gain by developing competitive, specialised proposals for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The aim of this work is to model what exposure these nearby populations would be exposed to, and therefore whether there is also a public health risk in the UK. Contract awarded by Defra

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991066c6-ab2a-4cc4-8fdd-ba98d31dbfd6 |
| 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 | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 22 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,733 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,733 |
| 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 | AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991066c6-ab2a-4cc4-8fdd-ba98d31dbfd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991066c6-ab2a-4cc4-8fdd-ba98d31dbfd6
  6th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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