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RDE 395 - Pesticides in honey - analysis of urban honey samples

DEFRA

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10 Nov 2023 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE 395 - Pesticides in honey - analysis of urban honey samples". This procurement falls under the 'Research and development consultancy services' category. The procurement method used was 'selective' via a 'framework agreement call-off'. The contract period is from 1st November 2023 to 25th March 2024. The tender deadline was 22nd October 2023. The contract was awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH).

This awarded tender by Defra presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector. Companies specialising in environmental research, pesticide analysis, and ecological studies would be well-suited to compete. The project scope involves analysing pesticides in urban honey samples, assessing risk factors for urban honeybee hives, and identifying pesticide exposure pathways in urban environments. This contract signifies a focus on environmental sustainability and biodiversity research within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

RDE 395 - Pesticides in honey - analysis of urban honey samples

Notice Description

This package should: * Sub-set honey samples from the 2022 National Honey Monitoring Scheme archive to include samples from May and October, selected from urban dominated landscapes (50 overall) but spanning a gradient of urbansiation. * Quantify residues in these honey samples for key herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. * Calculate and assess risk quotients for urban honeybee hives, assess what factors may be driving this risk and how this changes over time and across urban gradients, and compare pesticide profiles with those detected in hives from agricultural dominated landscapes. * Integrate eDNA analysis to identify potential pesticide exposure pathways / high risk plant communities in urban environments. This contract was awarded by DEFRA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a7947e-6df7-4a57-b056-9d7d0c6ff78e
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
£49,458 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 25 Mar 2024 1-6 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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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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