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AWARDED CONTRACT

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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19 Jan 2023 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the development of an online nutrient management planning tool. The procurement process classified under the CPV scheme for Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products was at the "award" stage. The contract involves the creation of a tool to enhance nutrient management efficiency for farmers and growers. The procurement method used was "selective" with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on September 7, 2022, and the contract period spans from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2027, with RSK ADAS Limited as the awarded supplier, receiving a contract worth £1,269,970.

This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations interested in providing services related to nutrient management. Businesses in the agriculture and environmental sectors would find this tender particularly relevant. Developing innovative solutions for nutrient planning and compliance with regulations can help businesses capitalise on the growing demand for sustainable farming practices. The contract awarded to RSK ADAS Limited offers a chance for businesses to contribute to environmental sustainability in agriculture and improve farming practices in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWARDED CONTRACT

Notice Description

This specification sets out the requirement for a project to develop an online, free to user nutrient management planning tool that facilitates compliance with regulations, is up to date with the latest nutrient management recommendations and is easy to use. Its aim is to improve uptake of nutrient management planning tools by farmers and growers and minimise nutrient losses to the environment. The Tool shall: a) link with latest fertiliser recommendations in the Agricultural and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) b) facilitate compliance with Farming Rules for Water (FRfW) and Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) Regulations c) include optional modules or link to other tools to e.g. enable a farmer to calculate the N loss and where relevant P loss that will result from a proposed farm nutrient plan, comply with slurry regulations and use cost or carbon calculators. The project will encompass: - a discovery phase that further defines stakeholder needs and how to maximise uptake; and, depending on the outcome: - co-design and build phase. - monitoring and evaluation phase to monitor uptake of the tool, improvement in compliance and nutrient management and longitudinal research of factors and practices influencing nutrient use efficiency Outcomes: - A basic tool that could be used for compliance purposes, is available at no cost - Farmers can optimize their nutrient management efficiency and are able to meet requirements of FRfW and NVZ regulations for nutrient management planning - The tool can provide additional functions or link to other tools e.g. calculate the N loss, and where relevant P loss, that will result from a proposed farm nutrient plan, support compliance with Slurry Silage and Agricultural Fuel Oil (SSAFO) Regulations and facilitate cost or carbon calculations - Farmers can understand the impact of their nutrient plan on field and farm nutrient losses and can identify how, using the tool, they can reduce these losses and improve their nutrient management efficiencies and regulatory compliance. - Farmers can iterate the nutrient plan and/ or farm management practices they implement, so as to optimise the yield that can be achieved within any field or farm and minimise pollution risk. - Provision of a tool which could be used to inform policy, such as monitoring a SFI Nutrient Management standard - Optimise use of mineral fertilisers to reduce costs, increase nutrient use efficiency and facilitate the use of organic materials where appropriate - Provides a one stop tool farmers can use to manage and record their nutrient application rate and plan, farm practices implemented and compliance with farm regulation. - Farmers can use the results of the tool as a record of their regulatory compliance (such as NVZ record etc) - Air, water and soil quality can be easily considered in nutrient decision making - Farmers/growers can make informed decisions to contribute towards their net zero aims.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a1a74ae-5eee-4bd6-8712-db9eabed6799
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817b32e6-7a8f-44f4-ad37-8f96059fae34
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,269,970 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSK ADAS

Further Information

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