RICARDO-AEA LIMITED - UKSpending

We think RICARDO-AEA LIMITED is a Government supplier specialising in

information technology consultancy activities, data processing, hosting and related activities, technical testing and analysis and environmental consulting activities.

This has been inferred from the SIC codes of the associated company RICARDO-AEA LIMITED

We are tracking £36,709,652 in total UK government revenue, with £16,618,133 spent by Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy as the largest purchaser. They have been awarded £22,890,019 in UK government contracts, primarily for research and development consultancy services (£2,006,504) and research and development services and related consultancy services (£1,840,473). View on Companies House

Transactions

RICARDO-AEA LIMITED has received £36,709,652 from 42 departments.

Income

Contracts

RICARDO-AEA LIMITED has been awarded 74 contracts.

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By department

Top Departments

# Department Total spend

By organisation

Top Organisations

# Organisation Total spend

By expense area

Top Expense Areas

# Expense area Total spend

1

Energy Transformation and Clean Growth - Science and Innovation

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy · 2020–2023

£4.62 Million

~£1.2M/yr
2

Desnz - Net Zero, Nuclear & International - Desnz - Science And Innovation

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 2024–2025

£4.08 Million

~£2M/yr
3

Energy Transformation And Clean Growth - Science And Innovation

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy · 2020–2022

£3.36 Million

~£1.1M/yr
4

Desnz - Net Zero Buildings And Industry (Nzbi) - Desnz - Industrial Decarbonisation And Emissions Trading

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 2024–2025

£3.24 Million

~£1.6M/yr
5

Desnz - Net Zero, Nuclear & International - Desnz - Inz: Climate Finance & Strategy

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 2024–2025

£2.33 Million

~£1.2M/yr
6

Energy Transformation And Clean Growth - Energy Efficiency And Local

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy · 2020–2022

£1.88 Million

~£626K/yr
7

Desnz - Net Zero Buildings And Industry (Nzbi) - Desnz - Net Zero Buildings - Clean Heat

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 2024–2025

£1.67 Million

~£835.7K/yr
8

Energy Transformation and Clean Growth - Net Zero Buildings - Domestic

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy · 2022–2023

£1.43 Million

~£716.7K/yr
9

DESNZ - Net Zero, Nuclear & International - DESNZ - Science And Innovation

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 2023–2025

£1.11 Million

~£370.6K/yr
10

Desnz - Energy Markets & Supply - Desnz - Strategy Directorate

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 2024

£923 Thousand

By expense type

Top Expense Types

# Expense type Total spend

1

Business Rates

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy · 2021–2023

£3.23 Million

~£1.1M/yr
2

Other Professional Services

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 2023–2025

£3.21 Million

~£1.1M/yr
3

R & D Outsourced Other

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 2023–2025

£3.21 Million

~£1.1M/yr
4

R & D Outsourced Other

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy · 2020–2023

£2.84 Million

~£711.2K/yr
5

Outsourced Programme Management

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy · 2020–2023

£2.42 Million

~£603.8K/yr
6

Business Rates

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 2023–2025

£2.4 Million

~£798.5K/yr
7

Other Goods/Services

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy · 2020–2023

£2.32 Million

~£581K/yr
8

Research And Development Expenditure

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 2024–2025

£1.75 Million

~£875.8K/yr
9

Administration of Grants and Awards

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy · 2022–2023

£1.58 Million

~£788.3K/yr
10

Administration Of Grants And Awards

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 2024–2025

£1.3 Million

~£648.4K/yr

Recent Payments

Date	Buyer	Amount	Expense Area	Expense Type
2026-05-26	Gateshead Borough Council	£1,600	Economy, Innovation and Growth	Supplies and Services
		Other Running Costs
2026-05-13	Gateshead Borough Council	£530	Economy, Innovation and Growth	Supplies and Services
		Other Running Costs
2026-05-11	Kirklees Council	£4,909	Air Quality	Technical & Feasibility Consultancy
		Consultant engaged to prepare the AQAP
2026-04-07	London Borough of Lewisham	£2,550	CAPITAL	ASSETS UNDER CONSTRUCTION COST
		AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION SERVICES
2026-03-31	London Borough of Islington	£14,350	Environment & Climate Change	Purchases General
2026-03-26	London Borough of Islington	£1,025	Environment & Climate Change	Purchases General
2026-03-25	London Borough of Islington	£2,475	Environment & Climate Change	Purchases General
2026-03-24	London Borough of Islington	£4,410	Environment & Climate Change	Purchases General
2026-03-03	Oxford City Council	£4,236	Economy, Regeneration & Sustainability	General Contracted Services
2026-03-02	London Borough of Lewisham	£2,250	CAPITAL	ASSETS UNDER CONSTRUCTION COST
		AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION SERVICES
2026-02-17	London Borough of Newham	£7,075	Inclusive Economy & Housing	Consultancy Fees
2026-02-17	London Borough of Newham	£7,811	Inclusive Economy & Housing	Consultancy Fees
2026-02-17	London Borough of Islington	£3,600	Environment & Climate Change	Purchases General
2026-01-21	Gateshead Borough Council	£1,711	Economy, Innovation and Growth	Supplies and Services
		Other Running Costs
2026-01-16	London Borough of Brent	£21,020	Environmental Monitoring	Environmental Services
2026-01-02	London Borough of Lewisham	£2,550	CAPITAL	ASSETS UNDER CONSTRUCTION COST
		AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION SERVICES
2025-12-30	Oxford City Council	£4,297	Economy, Regeneration & Sustainability	General Contracted Services
2025-12-15	Kirklees Council	£17,184	Air Quality	Technical & Feasibility Consultancy
		Consultant engaged to prepare the AQAP
2025-12-08	Gateshead Borough Council	£4,020	Economy, Innovation and Growth	Supplies and Services
		Other Running Costs
2025-12-08	Liverpool City Council	£15,216	Neighbourhoods	Non Employ Profess Subscript/Membership
		Professional Fees

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest payment data available for RICARDO-AEA LIMITED?

The most recent payment data we have available for RICARDO-AEA LIMITED is from May 2026. Government departments and public bodies typically publish their spending data on a monthly or quarterly basis.

How has RICARDO-AEA LIMITED's government income changed over time?

RICARDO-AEA LIMITED's government income has decreased over time. In 2026, they received £82,102, compared to £7,641,295 in 2025 - a decrease of 98.9%.

How much has RICARDO-AEA LIMITED received from the UK government?

RICARDO-AEA LIMITED has received a total of £36,709,652 from UK government organizations according to our records. This income comes from 42 government buyers.

Which government departments buy from RICARDO-AEA LIMITED?

The top government departments buying from RICARDO-AEA LIMITED are Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (£16,618,133), Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (£15,740,040), and Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (£1,354,052).

Company Details

Company Number: 08229264
Status: Active
Incorporated: 2012-09-26
Type: Private Limited Company
Accounts: FULL