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RDE 278 - Collating data to help assess the water quality implications of land

DEFRA

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11 Dec 2023 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) recently awarded a contract to UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) for the project titled "RDE 278 - Collating data to help assess the water quality implications of land" in the category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method was selective, carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 11th September 2023, with the contract period scheduled from 12th September 2023 to 15th March 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in environmental impact assessments and land use planning. Stakeholders interested in addressing pollution from agriculture and exploring sustainable land management practices would find this tender relevant. DEFRA, as the buying organisation, is based in London, UK, and can be contacted via email at dgc.rdeframework@defra.gov.uk. The project aims to meet pollution reduction targets by 2038 and requires data analysis to evaluate the impact of different land use change scenarios on water quality and environmental sustainability.

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Notice Title

RDE 278 - Collating data to help assess the water quality implications of land

Notice Description

: Land use change could have multiple positive effects on water quality, both by removing sources of agricultural pollution and from the net benefits of new habitat, wetland or woodland creation. Although we have a reasonable understanding of the nutrient pollution from conventional agricultural systems (via models like FARMSCOPER), our understanding of the impacts of uptake of different types of agricultural production or of removing land from production to create new habitats and woodland is less well established. In order to meet our proposed targets on reducing pollution from agriculture (reducing the loads of N, P and sediment entering the water environment by 40% by 2038), we need both optimisation of current agricultural systems (through compliance with regulations, uptake of on-farm land management measures and technological improvements and innovation) and some targeted land use change. In order to better understand the co-benefits and trade-offs (e.g. balancing pollution to water with carbon sequestration and impacts on air quality) associated with different land use change scenarios, we need to be able to quantify the net change in pollutant loadings and other environmental pressures associated with the conversion of land to new uses. This work will address those gaps by bringing together data from a range of models and studies to help assess the impact of landscape scale LUC. This project was awarded by DEFRA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f76f442-1925-4411-8510-c5039c48b648
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,759 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 6-12 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
DEFRA
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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

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