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title: "ES RDE 029 - Ambient air quality monitoring strategy for industrial clusters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693ac"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# ES RDE 029 - Ambient air quality monitoring strategy for industrial clusters

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693ac

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Ambient air quality monitoring strategy for industrial clusters" was initiated by the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs. This project focuses on developing an evidence-based air monitoring strategy for industrial clusters, particularly where carbon capture and low carbon technologies are anticipated. The contract, with the main category being services, was awarded on 28th April 2026 to RICARDO-AEA LIMITED. The procurement, which falls under the public authority - central government's remit, was executed under a below-threshold procurement method. The project's timeline spans from 28th April 2026 to 23rd June 2026, with the contract valued at £19,999.64 excluding VAT. The procurement process, now completed, was conducted within the UK, specifically in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in research and development services, particularly those with a focus on environmental consultancy and low carbon technologies. Businesses with expertise in ambient air quality monitoring and environmental data management will find this contract a stepping stone for further engagement with governmental organisations. Given the specific focus on industrial clusters and carbon capture strategies, companies that are agile and innovative in delivering comprehensive environmental solutions will be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Environment Agency self-service direct award. The Environment Agency (EA) is commissioning a two-month project to develop an evidence based ambient air monitoring strategy for industrial clusters where carbon capture and other low carbon technologies are expected to operate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042063-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 23 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,999 |

## 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 14:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042063-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042063-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ricardo.com/en

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