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RDE877 - Pesticide Load Indicator - Phase 7 - Method Optimisation

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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23 Sep 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently completed the procurement process for the project titled "RDE877 - Pesticide Load Indicator - Phase 7 - Method Optimisation". This award, tagged under the Research and Development consultancy services industry category, covers a broad geographic scope including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. Initially posted under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the process culminated with the award on 2nd September 2025. The tender aimed to ensure the pesticide load indicator remains relevant to the National Action Plan targets, with the contract period running from 22nd September 2025 to 20th March 2026, and a total value of £29,938.30.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in scientific research and development, particularly those specialising in agricultural and environmental consultancy services. Although the procurement method was selective, potentially limiting competition to pre-qualified suppliers, the nature of the project demands advanced expertise in pesticide usage and data analysis. Thus, large-scale companies similar to Fera Science Ltd, which was awarded the contract, will find themselves suitably equipped to contribute to the development and ongoing optimisation of the pesticide load indicator, enhancing their capabilities and reputation in the consultancy sector.

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Notice Title

RDE877 - Pesticide Load Indicator - Phase 7 - Method Optimisation

Notice Description

In order to remain fit for purpose as an indicator and to allow assessment against the NAP target, the PLI needs to regularly go through development and review to ensure that: i) it captures the most recent pesticide usage data: ii) any issues are identified and fixed; iii) methods remain up to date and in line with best practice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6793b8b-1414-44f7-b0bc-9e7bef38bcd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58f97e1-2e99-459b-afea-bf367fa9e4ae
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
Not specified
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
£29,938 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,938 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 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
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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

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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