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RDE 710 Updated methodology for optimum water use and efficiency in agriculture

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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20 Jan 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "RDE 710 Updated methodology for optimum water use and efficiency in agriculture," falling under the "Research and development consultancy services" category (CPV: 73200000). The project aims to update methodologies for efficient water use in agriculture to enhance the Environment Agency's Best Practice Manual. This selective tender, using a framework agreement, had its tender period end on 6th January 2025, and the awarded contract runs from 13th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The awarded supplier, RSK ADAS Limited, is tasked with delivering services across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £48,732 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services to gain exposure and partake in a high-impact project. The involvement in improving agricultural water efficiency offers a beneficial platform for SMEs and VCSEs, fitting well within the agency's commitment to suitable practices. Enterprises with expertise in environmental consultancy, agricultural efficiency, and resource management stand to benefit by leveraging this project to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure further contracts in the environmental and agricultural sectors.

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Notice Title

RDE 710 Updated methodology for optimum water use and efficiency in agriculture

Notice Description

This project will provide preliminary analysis this financial year to help in delivery of an updated methodology for optimum water use and efficiency in agriculture (for irrigation and animal watering/cooling) that will be used to update the Environment Agency's Best Practice Manual and external guidance as well as the Research Report next FY (subject to approval and funding).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8383299-91b9-45b3-88bb-e15338e08131
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b03c960-754f-47bd-8869-1a5677300234
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
SME, VCSE
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
£48,732 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,732 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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