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title: "DFE - MAPB - Energy Group - Strategic Environmental Assessment & Habitats Regulations Assessment of Mineral Development in Northern Ireland"
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# DFE - MAPB - Energy Group - Strategic Environmental Assessment & Habitats Regulations Assessment of Mineral Development in Northern Ireland

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0548a8

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## Summary

The Department for the Economy, acting as the buying organisation, has concluded the procurement process titled "DFE - MAPB - Energy Group - Strategic Environmental Assessment & Habitats Regulations Assessment of Mineral Development in Northern Ireland." The procurement was executed through an open procedure, covering research and development as well as environmental services, and included a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) alongside a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA). The contracting authority, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has awarded the contract to RPS Ireland Limited, commencing on 23rd September 2025 and running until 22nd March 2027, with the potential for extension. This tender falls under the services category and adheres to the Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the environmental consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in strategic environmental assessments and regulatory compliance. Companies equipped with expertise in research and development, especially those focusing on environmental impact and regulatory assessments, stand to benefit. Given the open procurement method, a broad range of enterprises, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can engage in similar future opportunities, fostering industry growth and innovation within Northern Ireland. This award highlights the importance of compliance with local environmental legislation, opening avenues for businesses to become key partners in governmental environmental initiatives.

## Notice

The Department needs to understand the impact of mineral development policy on the local environment. The minerals policy will set the framework for mineral exploration and development, therefore the Department requires a Supplier to carry out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) that fully meets the requirements of The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004, and a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) that fully meets the requirements of Regulation 43 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (as amended).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 further periods of up to 6 months each for contingency purposes, in order to address unforeseen delays. During the course of the contract, should additional work within the core scope of this tender specification be identified, having previously not been identified, contract extensions may also be used to allow for such work to be conducted, however extra funding will not be available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068425-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 22 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | £220,205 |
| Contracts value | £220,205 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8FD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RPS IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 10:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068425-2025
- 11 Sep 2025 at 15:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055950-2025
- 13 Jun 2025 at 13:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032335-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068425-2025
  27th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055950-2025
  11th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032335-2025
  13th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rpsgroup.com
- https://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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