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RDE894 - Assessment of the compatibility of active water level management for f

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a tender process titled "RDE894 - Assessment of the compatibility of active water level management for farming operations and greenhouse gas abatement on peat soils in England." This procurement, classified under 'Research and development consultancy services,' involved a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract granted to NIAB. It covers areas including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other locations worldwide. The contract runs from 1st October 2025 to 16th March 2026, with the award notice published on 23rd September 2025.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in environmental consultancy services, particularly those focusing on agriculture and greenhouse gas management. Firms capable of providing research and development expertise, particularly in adaptive water management and sustainability within peatland agriculture, would find this project a pathway to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market position. Although not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancies with comprehensive frameworks addressing these sectors are well-suited to participate and potentially diversify through such government contracts.

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Notice Title

RDE894 - Assessment of the compatibility of active water level management for f

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to understand compatibility of adaptive water level management for farming operations and greenhouse gas abatement on peat soils in England. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b37626e3-7e28-48c1-b916-65a60dd964fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76e4820-8189-4766-bb32-7318321fbbde
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
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
£49,791 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,791 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 16 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

NIAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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