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title: "ES RDE 004 - Development of the Decision-Making Thresholds (DMT) 2050 Methodology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0667e5"
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published: "2026-03-12"
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# ES RDE 004 - Development of the Decision-Making Thresholds (DMT) 2050 Methodology

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0667e5

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), based in London, has progressed to the award stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "ES RDE 004 - Development of the Decision-Making Thresholds (DMT) 2050 Methodology". This procurement falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically targeting a project slated to extend to the financial year end of 2025/2026. The contract was signed on 9th February 2026 and is valued at £34,893, running from 10th February to 27th March 2026. The procurement was conducted as a direct JNCC award, categorized as below threshold, and is part of a wider three-year project ending in 2027/2028.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services that focus on research and development, specifically tailored towards environmental decision-making methodologies. Air Quality Consultants Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Bristol, is successfully linked as the supplier for this contract, representing an ideal case for similar SMEs looking to engage with DEFRA on specialised projects. Companies with expertise in environmental research, consultancy, and modelling methodologies would find this tender beneficial as it sets a precedent for innovation within public sector environmental initiatives.

## Notice

JNCC self-service direct award. The main aim is to establish the principles for the DMT 2050 methodology, highlight any new opportunities, risks or gaps and prepare for the modelling phase. This work is part of a three-year wider project (25/26 - 27/28) and this current contract is to the end of 25/26 financial year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022117-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,077 |

## 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 08:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022117-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022117-2026
  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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