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Defra Research Development and Evidence Framework Award

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Research Development and Evidence Framework Award is a comprehensive public procurement initiative led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) situated in Bristol, England. This framework, valued at £80 million, was established to provide Research, Development & Evidence Services across various sectors, including food, farming, air quality, and socio-economic studies. The procurement process follows a selective methodology under a restricted procedure, and the award period is set from 28th January 2022 to 28th January 2025. The tender was published on 8th March 2021, with the contract awarded on 31st January 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in impactful research and development projects. The four established lots, encompassing diverse sub-lots related to food systems, agricultural productivity, air quality analysis, and socio-economic research, make it suitable for firms with expertise in environmental science, agricultural innovation, and statistical analysis. Competing businesses can enhance their portfolios and contribute toward valuable national objectives in environmental and economic domains.

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Notice Title

Defra Research Development and Evidence Framework Award

Notice Description

Defra is awarding a Framework agreement for the provision of Research, Development & Evidence Services. Research and Experimental Development (R&D) comprises creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications. Evidence covers a range of sciences including economics, social research, operational research, statistics, natural science, engineering and geography. The framework is divided into 4 lots, which are additionally divided into sub lots: Lot 1 Food sub lot 1.1 - Supporting a resilient and secure food system sub lot 1.2 - Enabling a productive and competitive agri-food chain sub lot 1.3 - Safety and Confidence in food sub lot 1.4 - Supporting a sustainable and healthy agri-food chain lot 2 Farming sub lot 2.1 - Crop performance and protection services sub lot 2.2 - Livestock performance services sub lot 2.3 - Agronomy, nutrient management and sustainable system services sub lot 2.4 - Modelling toolkits, informatics and comparative life cycle assessment services sub lot 2.5 - Farming statistics Lot 3 Air Quality sub lot 3.1 - Air quality analysis and expert services sub lot 3.2 - Air quality monitoring and data sub lot 3.3 - Modelling tools for air quality studies sub lot 3.4 - Air quality economics and socio-economic sub lot 3.5 - Noise research and analysis Lot 4 Socio-Economic sub lot 4.1 - Socio-economic

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff43fea3-6b88-4a69-a5aa-4a4a87773405
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4b36ccf-b01f-4291-b7e0-2996c5686194
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79315000 - Social research services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2022 - 28 Jan 2025 3-4 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
29
Supplier Names

AECOM

Air Quality Consultants

Atkins

Bureau Veritas UK Limited

Collingwood Environmental Planning Limited

EarthSense

Cranfield University

Fera Science Ltd

Harper Adams University

ICF Consulting Services Limited

Imperial College Projects Limited

The James Hutton Institute

LGC Limited

Market & Opinion Research International (IPSOS MORI)

Niab

Northumbria University

NPL Management Limited

The Progressive Farming Trust / Organic Research Centre

Ricardo-AEA

RSK ADAS Limited

SRUC

Sustainable Acoustics

TRL

UK Centre of Ecology and Hydrology

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

University of Gloucestershire

Wood Group UK Limited

National Centre for Social Research

Anderson Acoustics Ltd

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