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title: "RDE644 - Alternative Fuels"
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# RDE644 - Alternative Fuels

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb19808f-a976-45b2-8d88-c3b0f91691c5

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## Summary

The procurement process outlined involves a contract titled "RDE644 - Alternative Fuels", initiated by the Environment Agency, a branch of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in the UK. The contract, valued at GBP 74,227.5, falls under the category of research and development consultancy services. It involves investigating the environmental impacts of various alternative fuels, including ammonia, biomethane, sustainable aviation fuels, and biodiesel. The procurement process utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd. The contract period is from 6th September 2024 to 14th February 2025, covering locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental consultancy and alternative fuel technology. Companies with expertise in lifecycle analysis and sustainable energy solutions would be well-positioned to engage in such tenders. Although the contract already has an awardee, similar future opportunities can propel business growth for firms capable of providing innovative research and consultancy services in the environmental sector. Businesses interested in government contracts and possessing a strong research capability in sustainable practices stand to benefit from aligning with such governmental priorities.

## Notice

The overall aim is to understand the environmental impacts of alternative fuels (in particular ammonia, biomethane, sustainable aviation fuels and biodiesel) throughout their lifecycle. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c9e16c-d095-4eff-b38d-2708e6e9cfe4 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2024 - 14 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,227 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,227 |
| 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c9e16c-d095-4eff-b38d-2708e6e9cfe4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c9e16c-d095-4eff-b38d-2708e6e9cfe4
  11th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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