Award

RDE883 - Agricultural Land and Organic Waste: A National Capacity Estimator (AL

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed its procurement process for the project titled "RDE883 - Agricultural Land and Organic Waste: A National Capacity Estimator." This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and aims to enhance the understanding of available land for spreading organic materials. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded to RSK ADAS Limited. The contract, valued at £114,273, commenced on 28th January 2026 and will conclude on 15th March 2027, covering locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was finalised on 13th January 2026 and the process is tagged as being in the 'award' stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those capable of engaging with comprehensive environmental studies. Companies with experience in agricultural land usage and waste management could greatly benefit from the insights and advancements produced through this project. Although the procurement process specifically targeted suppliers familiar with framework agreements, the knowledge generated through this initiative stands to influence practices and open future possibilities for businesses aiming to expand in environmental consultancy and related fields.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

RDE883 - Agricultural Land and Organic Waste: A National Capacity Estimator (AL

Notice Description

This project will further our understanding of the available landbank for spreading organic materials by updating the 'Agricultural Land and Organic Waste: A National Capacity Estimator' (ALOWANCE) model, accounting for additional factors which may affect the available landbank and exploring the impact of management options. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-808c4625-31d7-4028-939d-ffd77fa1dcb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e665b3-aa81-4d15-8419-5673341646a9
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
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
£114,273 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,273 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-808c4625-31d7-4028-939d-ffd77fa1dcb6-2026-01-29T16:03:49Z",
    "date": "2026-01-29T16:03:49Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-808c4625-31d7-4028-939d-ffd77fa1dcb6",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0600500D8d000003VQwdEAG",
        "title": "RDE883 - Agricultural Land and Organic Waste: A National Capacity Estimator (AL",
        "description": "This project will further our understanding of the available landbank for spreading organic materials by updating the 'Agricultural Land and Organic Waste: A National Capacity Estimator' (ALOWANCE) model, accounting for additional factors which may affect the available landbank and exploring the impact of management options. Contract awarded by Defra.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73200000",
            "description": "Research and development consultancy services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 114273,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-27T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-01-28T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2027-03-15T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-322589",
            "name": "Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Seacole Building 2 Marsham Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Bo-Jess Brooks",
                "email": "bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-228533",
            "name": "RSK ADAS Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "RSK ADAS Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Spring Lodge, 172 Chester Road, Helsby WA6 0AR"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-322589",
        "name": "Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-808c4625-31d7-4028-939d-ffd77fa1dcb6-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-01-13T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-01-29T16:03:49Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 114273,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-228533",
                    "name": "RSK ADAS Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-01-28T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2027-03-15T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e665b3-aa81-4d15-8419-5673341646a9",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-29T16:03:49Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}