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From Contracts Finder and Find a Tender, the UK Government's public procurement notices, under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Matched to this organisation by company number, charity number or exact name and postcode; every figure links to its source notice.

• ETAFFCSFMidlands09 - Catchment Sensitive Farming: One-to-one Advice Programme Buyer: Defra £86,671 2026-05-13 CPV 80540000 Source: Contracts Finder

  ETAFFCSFMidlands09 - Catchment Sensitive Farming: One-to-one Advice Programme
• SCC - MS - Waste Operations Procurement: Operational Technical Support Services Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL £198,691 2026-02-24 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  The proposed service packages that SCC would like to procure to start from October 2029 are: The operation of: - A network of six WTS - two of which are being procured as Design, Build, Finance, Operate (DBFO) and are curr…
• SCC - MS - Waste Operations Procurement: Operational Technical Support Services Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL £198,691 2026-02-24 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  The proposed service packages that SCC would like to procure to start from October 2029 are: The operation of: - A network of six WTS - two of which are being procured as Design, Build, Finance, Operate (DBFO) and are curr…
• Technical assistance for the development of an Electric Vehicle battery policy in South Africa Buyer: PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED £117,119 2026-02-01 CPV 09000000 Source: Contracts Finder

  The UK Government's Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme is inviting quotations from qualified suppliers or consortia to deliver technical assistance facility in South Africa. South Africa's automotive indus…
• RDE1016 - Appropriate Measures for a Proposed Environmental Permitting approach Buyer: Environment Agency £47,263 2026-01-20 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  Produces a final high-level document ready for external publication or consultation on appropriate measures for a permitting approach for dairy and intensive beef farms, including supporting evidence tables etc. Contract awarded by Defra.
• RDE994 - Environmental Impact Assessment of emissions to air from the A1 Sinter Buyer: Environment Agency £14,948 2026-01-20 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  The objective of the project is to: 1. Undertake an environmental impact assessment of the emissions to air from the Sinter Plant Main Stack (A1) to determine whether the continued operation of the process poses a significant risk to the en…
• RDE992 - Reaching Net Zero within a Circular Economy - Phase 2: Methodological A Buyer: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs £17,723 2025-12-12 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  Phase 2 will build on this foundation by expanding the analysis to additional material streams and exploring the cross-sector impact of a circular economy. Contract awarded by Defra.
• Electromagnetic Fields in Freshwater - evidence review Buyer: Natural England £38,282 2025-11-26 CPV 73210000 Source: Contracts Finder

  Electromagnetic Fields in Freshwater - evidence review
• RDE950 - Development and Dissemination of Engagement Tools and Best Practice Gui Buyer: Natural England £79,973 2025-11-17 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  This phase aims to strengthen engagement with outdoor pig farmers in Norfolk and Suffolk and more widely across the UK by sharing best practices, promoting sustainable farming, and building a collaborative community. Contract awarded by Def…
• Air Quality Modelling Service Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL £135,000 2025-11-17 CPV 71355000 Source: Contracts Finder

  Air quality modelling for Hampshire County Council
• ETAFFCSFSW008 One-to-One Catchment Sensitive Farming Buyer: Natural England £41,420 2025-11-11 CPV 90713000 Source: Contracts Finder

  ETAFFCSFSW008 One-to-One Catchment Sensitive Farming
• RDE951 - Sustainable Transitions in Outdoor Pig Production: Economic Evaluation Buyer: Natural England £46,275 2025-11-05 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  Establish a comprehensive understanding of the outdoor pig farming system and its associated supply chain. Contract awarded by Defra.
• 664_25 Consultancy Services Buyer: Espo £320,000,000 2025-11-04 CPV 66170000 Source: Contracts Finder

  FOR A FULL BREAKDOWN ON THE AWARD BY LOT/SUB-LOT, PLEASE REFER TO THE MORE INFORMATION - ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF THIS NOTICE. Additionally, you may also wish to refer to the Framework on the ESPO website (see https://www.espo.org/consulta…
• Environmental Impact of Chemical Fire Suppressants on Open Semi-natural Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS £14,899 2025-11-04 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  This specification is for a continuation of this work with to goal to publish this document as a NE evidence review. Contract awarded by Defra.
• The circular economy and pollution Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS £33,343 2025-10-30 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  This project is a scoping study looking broadly across circular economy approaches and considering the areas where there may be impacts on pollution. Contract awarded by Defra.
• RDE919 - Agricultural Machinery Emissions - Scoping Research and Decarbonisation Buyer: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs £94,550 2025-10-15 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  This project will develop a knowledge base for agricultural machinery within England and Wales to aid in decarbonisation within the sector. Contract awarded by Defra.
• RDE925 - H1 Screening Tool Update Buyer: Environment Agency £50,000 2025-10-14 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  The project's objective is to create a new H1 screening tool that will help streamline the permitting process. Contract awarded by Defra.
• RDE901 - Toxicological advice for derivation of environmental assessment levels Buyer: Environment Agency £115,000 2025-09-22 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  The objective of this project is to identify, collate, and review the available human and mammalian toxicology of 14 substances associated with carbon capture and storage systems for the purpose of recommending a short- and long-term EAL. C…
• Strengthening Technical Studies for Wider Green Hydrogen Adoption in Bolivia Buyer: PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED £67,915 2025-09-03 CPV 71314000 Source: Contracts Finder

  This RfQ seeks a supplier to assist Bolivia's Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy (MHyE) as well as the Bolivian Oil and Gas Company (YPFB) in advancing the implementation of a green hydrogen pilot plant, with provided technical assistance …
• RDE865 - Research to identify the impacts of implementing the European Union Bat Buyer: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs £109,953 2025-08-28 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  The proposed research is to determine the impacts of an NI-only implementation of the EUBR vs. UK-wide regulatory consistency with EUBR, with standalone assessments of each. Contract awarded by Defra.
• RDE884 - Innovation in Soil Mapping & Classification Project - ALC data capture Buyer: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs £73,746 2025-08-20 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  It is our aim to collate, georeferenced and provide this data for free public use under a gov.uk data sharing licence in a geo-referenced form so that all the soils information from a single boring or soil pit are associated with a sing…
• RDE844 - Extraction of air quality evidence from high resolution satellites Buyer: Environment Agency £114,749 2025-08-20 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  This work will focus on a "new generation" of recently launched or scheduled high-resolution satellites. Contract awarded by Defra.
• RDE844 - Extraction of air quality evidence from high resolution satellites Buyer: Environment Agency £114,749 2025-08-20 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  This work will focus on a "new generation" of recently launched or scheduled high-resolution satellites. Contract awarded by Defra
• GB-London: 949816391 - T1382 - Analysis of air quality onboard trains Phase Two Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED £93,556 2025-08-18 CPV 73110000 Source: Contracts Finder

  RSSB seeks to procure research to ascertain the air quality onboard different types of rolling stock while they are in operation. To achieve this aim, T1382 seeks to address the following research objectives: •Expand the rail industr…
• SD Planning HRA Training Programme Buyer: Natural England £35,915 2025-08-12 CPV 80540000 Source: Contracts Finder

  SD Planning HRA Training Programme
• pEPR Year 3 Scheme Data Collection Buyer: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs £113,331 2025-07-31 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  To advise and assist in the specification, collection, checking and processing of up-to-date information on local authority waste management operations, tonnages and costs across the UK. The data will be used to support policy analysis with…
• RDE813 Nitrogen and phosphorus excretion calculator tools for pig and poultry Buyer: Environment Agency £3,426 2025-07-18 CPV 73200000 Source: Contracts Finder

  The purpose of this project is to add clarity to the N&P calculator tools, respond to feedback and queries raised to date and update the guidance embedded within the tools. Contract awarded by Defra.
• The Administration of the UK Government Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Scheme Buyer: MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency £503,420 2024-04-10 CPV 75112100 Source: Contracts Finder

  This contract has been awarded for the administration of Government support grants for maritime training, under the scheme known as SMarT - UK Support for Maritime Training. SMarT may provide government financial assistance under the powers…
• Air Quality Impacts of Biofuels Buyer: Crown Commercial Service £39,781 2015-04-14 CPV 73210000 Source: Contracts Finder

  The DfT operate a process to recognise new waste biofuel feedstocks that benefit from double counting. This means that two renewable transport fuel certificates are eligible per litre of fuel supplied. Economic operators look to find novel …
• Invitation to Tender for Assessment of the risks associated with certain biomass fuel sourcing scenarios Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE £112,160 2015-03-11 CPV 73000000 Source: Contracts Finder

  Research and development services and related consultancy services. Research and experimental development services. Research services. To procure a contractor to undertake a research project to assess the likely occurrence of selected bioma…
• UK SBS RE140159BIS 'Costs of Energy Policy' - A Case Study Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED £45,440 2014-11-27 CPV 79300000 Source: Contracts Finder

  The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is commissioning a piece of research on the impact of energy costs on firms not currently recognised as ‘energy-intensive industries’ (EIIs) and eligible for existing government suppo…
• Data Management and UK-AIR Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Value not published Date not published Source: Find a Tender

  This contract provides data management and the provision of webservices for the UK-AIR website. This direct award is to allow the decommission of the UK-AIR website as we replace the web services with new GOV.UK based dissemination methods.
• Analysis of VECTO data for HGVs Buyer: Department for Transport Value not published Date not published Source: Find a Tender

  To analyse the EEA HGV CO₂ monitoring dataset and produce aggregated analysis outputs, and to provide support to enable the Department to ingest and understand the dataset.
• ES RDE 011 - Management and Publication of the Pollutant Release and Transfer R Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Value not published Date not published Source: Find a Tender

  Defra self-service direct award. The purpose is to collate, quality assure, and submit data on industrial emissions to enable the UK to meet its statutory obligations.
• Chemdata Annual Licensing Buyer: West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority Value not published Date not published Source: Find a Tender

  Annual licensing of Chemdata application for use by Fire Control.
• Herts & Beds Air Quality Data Management Buyer: Watford Borough Council Value not published Date not published Source: Find a Tender

  Herts & Beds Air Quality Data Collection and Management Data Management Services – 2026-27 Broxbourne Borough Council £171.39 Dacorum Borough Council £1,989.45 East Herts Council £1,989.45 Hertsmere Borough Council £3,807.50 St Albans City …
• Provision of Air Quality Data Management Services to the Kent and Medway Air Quality Monitoring Network Buyer: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Value not published Date not published Source: Find a Tender

  Tunbridge Wells Borough Council on behalf of the Kent and Medway Air Quality Monitoring Network (KMAQMN) are seeking to procure the service of air quality data management including the provision and management of a dedicated web-based servi…
• Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 Buyer: Crown Commercial Service Value not published Date not published Source: Find a Tender

  This framework enables public sector organisations to procure suppliers to deliver digital, data, and technology services in line with government policies, standards, and best practices. The scope for this framework contract supports delive…

  Framework
• P45 - Audit of Decarbonisation Works Buyer: SALIX FINANCE LTD Value not published Date not published Source: Find a Tender

  3 separate contracts have been awarded an equal share (up to 33.33%) for the provision of primarily audit services of decarbonisation works. This will consist of both in-cycle and post-cycle auditing of completed decarbonisation works.
• Gen5 Consult - Transport, Highways & Infrastructure Consultancy Framework 2026 - 2030 Buyer: Hampshire County Council Value not published Date not published Source: Find a Tender

  Hampshire County Council (HCC) is seeking to replace its existing Place, Connectivity & Infrastructure Professional Services Framework (ET14110) by establishing a new four-year multi-supplier Framework for the provision of specialist techni…

  Framework
• Systems and Behaviour Framework Buyer: Zero Waste Scotland Ltd Value not published Date not published CPV 73000000 Source: Find a Tender

  Zero Waste Scotland (the ‘Client’) requires the provision of integrated systems analysis and behavioural science expertise to identify leverage points within complex systems and to design, prioritise, test, and scale interventions that addr…

  Framework

About

What it does

Information technology consultancy activities; Data processing, hosting and related activities; Technical testing and analysis; Environmental consulting activities

Incorporated

26/09/2012

Registered office

London

Previous names

Ricardo Shoreham LTD (until 08/11/2012)

Ownership

Group

1. Ricardo-AEA Limited is controlled by Ricardo Limited
   Evidence

   active 75-100% shares, 75-100% voting, appoints directors · notified 2016-04-06 · source: Companies House PSC register
2. Ricardo Limited is controlled by WSP Group Limited
   Evidence

   active 75-100% shares, 75-100% voting, appoints directors · notified 2025-10-10 · source: Companies House PSC register
3. WSP Group Limited is controlled by WSP Holding UK Limited
   Evidence

   active 75-100% shares, 75-100% voting, appoints directors · notified 2016-04-06 · source: Companies House PSC register

Ultimately controlled by WSP Holding UK Limited.

Ownership paths are calculated from Companies House persons-with-significant-control filings. Each step shows the filed nature of control and dates; a step marked "ceased" is historical, not current.

360Giving data, published by funders. Coverage only includes funders who publish their grants to 360Giving, so these figures are a floor, not a complete picture.

Top funders

• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · £6,277,183 (20 grants)
• Department for Transport · £591,600 (3 grants)
• Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · £256,025 (5 grants)
• Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy · £23,579

Most recent

• Department for Science, Innovation and Technology £16,7972024-09-06
• Department for Science, Innovation and Technology £45,4042024-07-17
• Department for Science, Innovation and Technology £76,4752024-06-03
• Department for Transport £199,6002024-04-01
• Department for Science, Innovation and Technology £73,2912023-01-03

Sources

Official record from Companies House. Governance Register calculates the connections.