Award

Slurry Acidification

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2018 at 14:19

Tender

06 Dec 2017 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Slurry Acidification" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the agricultural and environmental monitoring sector. This contract, valued at £599,924, involves a three-year commitment for field trials to assess slurry acidification in the UK, with the aim of establishing a solid evidence base on its feasibility and environmental impacts. The tender period concluded on 15 January 2018, and the contract duration commenced on 5 March 2018 and will end on 4 March 2021. The procurement method used is open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data services, environmental monitoring, and agricultural service provision. Companies engaged in research services, as well as those capable of conducting field trials and impact assessments, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract’s open nature encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, potentially broadening their market reach and fostering innovative partnerships within the industry.

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Notice Title

Slurry Acidification

Notice Description

A three year contract is needed for three repeated field trials to investigate the use of slurry acidification in the UK and establish a robust evidence base. The project will identify and evaluate feasibility, productivity and soil impacts on acidified slurry. This shall include an evaluation of costs, benefits and trade-offs associated with different approaches, as well as the potential for industrial partnership to support such a programme. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/113bf4fc-7025-4b76-bcc6-566ae88140d3
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

73110000 - Research services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£599,924 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£599,924 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2018 - 4 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000

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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