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RDE963 - The Effects of PFAS on Soil Health

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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08 Jan 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process titled "RDE963 - The Effects of PFAS on Soil Health", aimed at researching the impacts of PFAS on soil health, food security, soil structure, and resilience to environmental changes. This procurement was under the "Research and development consultancy services" category, with the contract period spanning from 5th January 2026 to 27th March 2026. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was awarded to Cranfield University on 17th December 2025. The research covers various geographical locations including the UK, Europe, and other global regions, with a total contract value of £49,533.28.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research, particularly those focussing on soil health and its broader implications. While the tender specifies research services rather than products, it could benefit organisations that could support, partner with, or offer complementary services to Cranfield University during the contract period. Businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy or those involved in developing innovative solutions for soil health challenges would be well-suited to leverage such opportunities from the awarded findings. Although the awarded contract may not explicitly invite SMEs or VCSEs, companies with strategic alliances or experience in related fields could find ancillary opportunities to collaborate and innovate.

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Notice Title

RDE963 - The Effects of PFAS on Soil Health

Notice Description

This research will gather evidence on the effects of PFAS on soil health and subsequent implications for food security, soil structure and soil's resilience to flooding and drought. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71719221-d79d-4eb3-8188-1a6456513749
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d576a61a-903d-4d81-a670-003b447b0a54
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
£49,533 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,533 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 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
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

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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