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RDE884 - Innovation in Soil Mapping & Classification Project - ALC data capture

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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28 Aug 2025 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "RDE884 - Innovation in Soil Mapping & Classification Project - ALC data capture" has been coordinated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, UK. The project's focus lies in the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, under the CPV code 73200000. The tender was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract being awarded on 25th August 2025 and set to conclude by 31st March 2026. This initiative also spans several international locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions within Europe and beyond.

Businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in environmental and agricultural data analytics, stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar tenders. Opportunities exist for firms that can innovate in soil mapping and classification, providing geo-referenced data solutions. Although this particular tender is complete, understanding the procurement process and industry requirements can shepherd potential suppliers in aligning their capabilities to meet future project needs managed by Defra or similar governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

RDE884 - Innovation in Soil Mapping & Classification Project - ALC data capture

Notice Description

It is our aim to collate, georeferenced and provide this data for free public use under a gov.uk data sharing licence in a geo-referenced form so that all the soils information from a single boring or soil pit are associated with a single line of data, which can then be associated with a georeferenced sampling point. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f701c222-237d-4687-9b36-715c495c1e6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff1eaa44-ad6e-43c2-b3af-19ddf8638689
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified

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
£73,746 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,746 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 31 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

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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