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RDE568 Evaluating Approaches for the Restoration of Degraded Soils

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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07 Jun 2024 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE568 Evaluating Approaches for the Restoration of Degraded Soils" in the research and development consultancy services category. The tender was issued using a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 6th May 2024 to 28th March 2025, with a total value of £79,976.82. The procurement process began on 5th May 2024, with the tender closing on 1st May 2024. The project location covers various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories.

This procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs provides an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to participate in the project, focusing on the restoration of degraded soils. Businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector with expertise in soil restoration and sustainable agriculture would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded supplier for this project is NIAB, and the successful completion of this tender can open doors for collaborations and growth opportunities in the environmental and agricultural sectors.

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Notice Title

RDE568 Evaluating Approaches for the Restoration of Degraded Soils

Notice Description

Arable soils, which cover approximately 35% of England, have been demonstrated to have the lowest organic matter content, and the highest dry bulk densities of all soils in the country. This has resulted from their repeated cultivation, and from low inputs of organic matter, which have caused soils with low biomass and activity of the soil organisms such as earthworms and fungi, which would normally maintain soil structure in soils where there is lower disturbance and higher organic matter inputs. These arable soils tend to have low soil aggregate stability, and any soil particles present collapse easily when wet and/or under pressure from livestock or machinery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf763a5e-dc2c-419e-bd64-03cf4ddc8134
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4533eea-7088-42ee-9e7b-b11a9323f87f
Current Stage
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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
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
£79,976 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,976 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 May 2024 - 28 Mar 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
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
dgc.rdeframework@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

NIAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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