Award

Pesticide Usage Survey (PUS)

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 12:23

Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), based in Liverpool, has completed the procurement process for the "Pesticide Usage Survey (PUS)", an open procedure focusing on agricultural, forestry, and horticultural services across the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 22nd September 2025 to RSK ADAS Limited, with an expected start date of 1st April 2026 and completion by 31st March 2029. The main focus of this survey is to gather and analyse pesticide usage data from various sectors to support policy formulation and meet international reporting obligations. The procurement process has culminated in an award notice published on 9th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in environmental services and data analysis, particularly those focusing on pesticide usage and agricultural impacts. As the awarded contract period spans beyond three years with potential extensions, it offers sustained engagement and significant fiscal potential. RSK ADAS Limited, an SME supplier, has been selected, highlighting the suitability of smaller and specialised businesses to successfully compete for such contracts. This opportunity supports business growth through involvement in vital governmental programmes that have far-reaching implications in environmental monitoring and compliance. Interested firms should note the ongoing opportunity to propose extensions under specific financial conditions.

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Notice Title

Pesticide Usage Survey (PUS)

Notice Description

The Pesticide Usage Survey (PUS) is a voluntary (to pesticide users) post-approval monitoring programme which dates back to the 1960s. A cycle of surveys is carried out, where data is collected from a selection of pesticide users, representing different crop and amenity sectors, across the UK. This data is raised to give national estimates of pesticide use. Pesticide usage data helps to: * inform policy and other deliberations, answer questions and meet international reporting obligations on the application and impact of regulatory processes relating to pesticides (including methods of insect, weed and disease control); * inform programs that monitor the impact of pesticides on human health and the environment (for example, in foodstuffs and/or waterbodies); * provide a basis for wider research related to pesticide use and impact. The programme currently collects data: * every two years for arable crops, edible protected crops, outdoor vegetable crops, soft fruit, orchards and potato stores; * every four years for grassland and fodder crops and amenity use; and * annually on aerial applications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There is some additional services within the Specification. These aren't guaranteed due to the funding mechanism. Please see ITT documents for full disclosure and costs.

Renewal: Extensions will be on a yearly basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063720-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90732800 - Pesticides pollution assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,560,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,560,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063720-2025
    9th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045322-2025
    1st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
    Further information on the full requirements can be found via In Tend. The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home HSE is inviting prospective suppliers too access the tender documentation/further information via their tendering portal above.

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