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RDE770 Energy Flows Through Agro-ecosystems

NATURAL ENGLAND

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10 Mar 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract titled "RDE770 Energy Flows Through Agro-ecosystems" to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). This project falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000) and aims to investigate how photosynthetic energy moves through conceptual pools in agro-ecosystems. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 34,853.97, runs from 13th January 2025 to 28th March 2025 and covers multiple regions, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The project is in the award stage as of 10th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, especially those focusing on ecological and environmental assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the work and the emphasis on ecosystem functionality and biodiversity. Engaging in this contract can provide substantial growth opportunities for businesses by enhancing their portfolio of government contracts and contributing to high-impact ecological research.

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Notice Title

RDE770 Energy Flows Through Agro-ecosystems

Notice Description

This project will reserach, develop and populate a framwork for understanding how photosynthetic energy moves through conceptual pools in agroecosystems and will use this as a way to evaluate how diversion of energy flows are likely to be affecting ecosystem function and biodiversity in these systems. It will produce a written report.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b209c17-9cfb-4f2f-9ca9-1ce57affad13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0f62abd-2cf0-48a8-b190-e11d0f39ceca
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
SME, VCSE
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
£34,853 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,853 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
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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