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RDE552 Understanding the natural functioning of ash regeneration

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Sep 2024 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "RDE552 Understanding the natural functioning of ash regeneration". This procurement, classified under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV 73200000), aims to analyse data from the Bunce Survey to understand environmental and genetic factors influencing the regeneration of ash trees in England, particularly in areas like Norfolk. This selective procurement method was facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1 April 2024, and the contract commenced on 8 April 2024, ending on 30 September 2024. The total contract value amounts to £17,009.79, and it caters to delivery locations including the United Kingdom and various global regions.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological research, data analysis, and environmental consultancy. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited for this project due to the nature of the work and the procurement preferences. Companies with expertise in multivariate analysis and survey protocol development stand to benefit significantly by contributing to the ongoing study of ash tree regeneration and recovery from ash dieback. This project aligns with broader environmental and scientific research goals, providing companies with the chance to participate in impactful and high-profile environmental work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE552 Understanding the natural functioning of ash regeneration

Notice Description

We require outputs from the recent Bunce Survey to be analysed to inform an ongoing study into the variables that may contribute to differences in natural selection and regeneration rates of ash (Fraxinus excelsior) in woodlands in England. A few sites in Norfolk are showing unusually high levels of regeneration of healthy young ash trees. This work is required to identify factors that may promote similar regeneration more widely throughout England, by understanding relevant environmental conditions and genetic variation. The Bunce Survey provides an ideal dataset to query, being reasonably comprehensive across the UK and in the number of variables recorded. This project needs to a) Interrogate the Bunce survey data for sites with presence/absence of early stage ash b) Use multi-variate analysis to identify variables which may be potential drivers of patterns in ash regeneration c) Use the results of this to produce lists of sites that may be surveyed and a draft survey protocol, to feed in to the ongoing project: TH42326N13 - Recovery of Ashwoods from Ash Dieback. d) If necessary/beneficial, explore the possibility of adding additional sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cee99552-5794-4a21-8714-0413d40a01c1
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba663dc4-7586-4128-8663-fc9714b295c1
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
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
£17,009 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,009 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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 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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

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