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Creating an Enabling Regulatory Environment for Enhanced Efficiency Fertilisers

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

30 Mar 2021 at 14:32

Award Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2020 at 13:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Creating an Enabling Regulatory Environment for Enhanced Efficiency Fertilisers" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This project falls under the agricultural industry category, specifically focusing on research services related to enhanced efficiency fertilisers, such as plant biostimulants and controlled-release fertilisers. The open procurement method was utilised, with the tender awarded on 10th February 2021, and the contract is scheduled to run until 28th February 2022. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th January 2021 and the award announcement published on 30th March 2021.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural services, particularly those specialising in fertiliser production, soil health, and environmental sustainability. Smaller enterprises and voluntary community sector organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their innovative approaches can contribute to the development of low-emission and high-efficiency fertiliser technologies. Companies with expertise in organic fertilisers, additives research, or industrial carbon capture are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the project aims to enhance productivity while reducing environmental impact.

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Notice Title

Creating an Enabling Regulatory Environment for Enhanced Efficiency Fertilisers

Notice Description

Background There is a wealth of evidence on the potential productivity and sustainability opportunities offered by improved nutrient resource use efficiency and greater circularity. In addition to more precise and targeted application approaches, processing technology that produces improved organic fertilisers is becoming widespread. Additives and active ingredients added into fertiliser products can improve plant uptake. And industrial carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology could in future reduce manufacturing emissions from more conventional fertilisers. Terms such as 'enhanced efficiency fertilisers', 'low carbon fertilisers' and 'low emissions fertilisers' are increasingly used (often used inter-changeably) but are poorly defined. Comparison of benefits and risks of the wide range of products is also difficult. For the purpose of this ITT, 'enhanced efficiency' and 'low-emissions' fertilisers are assumed to be equivalent, referring to novel products that by way of their ingredient content or manufacturing process, give rise to reduced greenhouse gas and/or ammonia emissions over their full lifecycle, as compared to conventional equivalents. This ITT sub-divides enhanced efficiency fertilisers into three categories; plant biostimulants; inhibited fertilisers; controlled release fertilisers. Safe and effective use of enhanced efficiency fertilisers could significantly increase resource use efficiency and crop quality. Concurrently, they may release land from food production, improve environmental quality whilst reducing waste and greenhouse gas intensity. Plant bio-stimulants can also offer crop protection (e.g. climate, disease and pest) benefits, whilst some products offer other co-benefits (e.g. soil improvement). Increased consumer demand for healthy/environmentally sound products, high fertiliser prices and ambitious HMG climate and environmental goals are expected to drive increased adoption of enhanced efficiency fertili

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f74cb88-5253-4b52-8a88-51f760f1b293
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,257 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,257 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 1-2 years
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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
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
TLI London
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

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