---
title: "ES RDE 009 - Testing UKAPAS Archive Methods for England"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0667db"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# ES RDE 009 - Testing UKAPAS Archive Methods for England

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0667db

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, located in London, has concluded the procurement process titled "ES RDE 009 - Testing UKAPAS Archive Methods for England" in the category of research and development services. This process involves the active award of a contract to Air Quality Consultants Ltd, based in Bristol. The contract, aimed at developing methodologies for data inclusion in the UK APAS Archive, commenced on 27th February 2026 and will end on 31st March 2026. The procurement process followed a below-threshold method and was initiated as a tender. The contract's legal basis is under the UKPGA 2023/54 regulations.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those capable of contributing to environmental data methodologies. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Air Quality Consultants Ltd may find this contract beneficial, with potential to showcase expertise within a central government framework. Businesses in consultancy services, including those with experience in agricultural, industrial, and road traffic emissions, would be well-suited to participate and compete in similar future contracts within this industry sector.

## Notice

JNCC self-service direct award. This project aims to begin development of methodologies for how existing data on agricultural, industrial and road traffic emissions can be included in the UK APAS Archive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022102-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,957 |

## Status

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

## 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 08:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022102-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022102-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aqconsultants.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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