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RDE783 - Pump-drained lowland peatlands: The potential for seasonal redistribut

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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21 May 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "RDE783 - Pump-drained lowland peatlands: The potential for seasonal redistribut" to Jacobs UK Ltd. This contract focuses on a research and development consultancy service, specifically addressing the feasibility of raising water tables at scale. The procurement process used a selective method, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with the contract active from 19th May 2025 to 30th November 2025. This initiative is linked to Defra's broader 'Lowland Peat 3' project and covers a wide geographic area, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Europe, and further global regions, with the total contract valued at £114,688 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on environmental management and sustainability. Although the procurement is not marked as suitable for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies with experience in large-scale environmental projects could greatly benefit from collaboration with Defra and potential further engagements from the framework agreement. The opportunity encourages businesses with robust capabilities in managing complex environmental data and projects to engage in transformative work that aligns with sustainability goals increasingly prioritised in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

RDE783 - Pump-drained lowland peatlands: The potential for seasonal redistribut

Notice Description

Defra has funded a large R&D project 'Lowland Peat 3' (LP3) to address a range of key evidence gaps associated with the feasibility of raising the water table at scale. Contract awarded by Defra

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-750ea8a6-cf46-4f9e-a76f-65edba35d779
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7410a784-7a7f-4b7a-b244-db2f2d020eb0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£114,688 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,688 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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