---
title: "ES RDE 038 - AQIE Digital - Air Quality Data"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06db69"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# ES RDE 038 - AQIE Digital - Air Quality Data

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06db69

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), headquartered in London, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "ES RDE 038 - AQIE Digital - Air Quality Data." This procurement, categorized under services within the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV 73000000) industry, aimed to secure air quality data services for both professional users and the public. The process utilised a selective procurement method, awarding a contract valued at £114,000 to WSP UK Limited. The contract commenced on 27 July 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2027, with the legal basis being UK's legislation 2023/54. This process is part of a framework agreement, with the award date recorded as 15 July 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for firms involved in environmental data and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in research and development within the environmental sector would be well-suited to partake in similar opportunities, particularly those capable of providing reliable and secure data services. DEFRA's usage of a selective procurement process indicates a preference for businesses with established credentials or those capable of engaging within a framework setting, highlighting opportunities for strategic partnerships with public authorities. This may lead to long-term collaborations with governmental bodies focusing on vital public services like air quality management.

## Notice

DEFRA, self - service Direct Award The objective of this work is to ensure the continued provision of reliable, accurate and secure air quality data services that support both professional users and members of the public.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073758-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 13:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073758-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073758-2026
  4th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef64
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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