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Alternative business models - wetter farming and land management on an

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Nov 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Alternative business models - wetter farming and land management" was conducted by the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Harper Adams University. This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services and is designed to perform economic assessments related to the restoration of lowland raised bogs. The project, valued at £70,000, commenced on 29th October 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and the primary delivery location is within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research, land management, and sustainable agricultural practices to innovate and demonstrate their expertise. With the focus on ecohydrological restoration, companies capable of delivering viable economic solutions in wetter farming and land use would be particularly well-suited to engage with initiatives like this. The collaboration with Defra opens doors for similar future contracts and partnerships with governmental bodies invested in environmental sustainability.

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Notice Title

Alternative business models - wetter farming and land management on an

Notice Description

The principal aim of this project is to provide a number of farm-by-farm (or land holdings) economic assessments of how land management that favours the restoration of lowland raised bogs and functionally linked land (likely involving a period of ecohydrological restoration), could be undertaken in an economically viable way, using any available means of funding and income generation. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-044ee904-7464-410b-8f08-741a7f222cdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58432ccd-a655-4af8-83e1-434297930d24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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