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RDE895 - Assessment of mitigation options for peat soil greenhouse gas emissions

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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17 Oct 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) contracting a project titled "RDE895 - Assessment of mitigation options for peat soil greenhouse gas emissions." The process pertains to the industry category of 'Research and development consultancy services' with a focus on assessing mitigation options within livestock systems in England. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' level, having been concluded with a contract awarded to RSK ADAS Limited on 17th October 2025. The services are to be rendered across various regions including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom, under a contract period beginning on 20th October 2025 and concluding by 16th March 2026. This project followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, carrying a value of £64,443.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in environmental consultancy, particularly those specialising in greenhouse gas mitigation. The successful bidder, RSK ADAS Limited, is a large-scale entity, implying that businesses with similarly robust capabilities or those aiming to expand their expertise in the environmental sector might find such tenders conducive to growth. As the project involves locations beyond the UK, organisations with international operational reach stand to benefit from engaging in such contracts.

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Notice Title

RDE895 - Assessment of mitigation options for peat soil greenhouse gas emissions

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to assess mitigation options for peat soil greenhouse gas emissions in livestock systems in England. Contract awarded by Defra

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9366997-031a-42a9-91ac-3d512e64392a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7f81e3-de46-447e-9896-988a4bd751ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£64,443 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,443 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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