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title: "RDE851 - The use of drone flyover surveys for identifying methane emission sour"
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# RDE851 - The use of drone flyover surveys for identifying methane emission sour

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f44d84d5-1589-4866-ab41-b2feb389217f

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has completed a selective procurement process under a call-off from a framework agreement for the project titled "RDE851 - The use of drone flyover surveys for identifying methane emission sources." This project falls within the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The contract, awarded to NPL, is valued at £113,921.86 and will be executed from 8th September 2025 to 6th March 2026. The work will be carried out across several locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The award was made on 10th September 2025, with the notice published on 24th September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative consulting and research services, particularly those experienced in environmental and technological solutions. Although the project is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with expertise in drone technology and environmental monitoring will find this project an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities. Companies looking to expand into institutional contracts and environmental projects would be well-suited to engage in such competitive tenders, allowing for growth within the public sector consultancy domain.

## Notice

The objective of the project is to provide evidence on the performance of DFS compared to walkover surveys. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6d8aea-4ece-41ca-b202-5e5d1a26643a |
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 6 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,921 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,921 |
| 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 | NPL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6d8aea-4ece-41ca-b202-5e5d1a26643a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6d8aea-4ece-41ca-b202-5e5d1a26643a
  24th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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