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RDE821 - Methodology to include paludiculture in definition of good agricultural

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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04 Sep 2025 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "RDE821 - Methodology to include paludiculture in the definition of good agricultural" has been awarded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). The project, within the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, aims to ascertain how paludiculture can be recognised as maintaining land value upon conversion. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded tender, valued at £83,203.25, covers services required across various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This process culminated in the award stage on 3rd September 2025, following the tender period which ended on 31st August 2025. The contract period started on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 16th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses skilled in the field of agricultural consultancy services and innovation in paludiculture. It is well-suited for larger enterprises due to its value and complexity, as it is not specifically targeted at SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in environmental research and sustainable farming practices stand to benefit greatly from participating in such contracts, potentially allowing them to expand their portfolios and gain valuable experience within the public sector. With Defra as the contracting authority, successful bidders may also find further prospects for collaboration and expansion in future related governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE821 - Methodology to include paludiculture in definition of good agricultural

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to determine how good land for paludiculture, and wetter farming, can be recognised as good agricultural and maintain its land value (asset value) on conversion. Contract awarded by Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cbeb014-cc22-4899-93c0-de7c99f98a46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fe4307-359a-4549-bbe2-95ecc3f1a92c
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified

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
£83,203 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,203 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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 4DF
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

NIAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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