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ES RDE 005 - Analysis of Arable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Assessment Plan

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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27 Feb 2026 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, has completed a procurement process under the title "ES RDE 005 - Analysis of Arable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Assessment Plan." This process, characterised as a direct award below the threshold with an unknown procurement method, fell under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The primary objective was to support the National Action Plan for the Sustainable Use of Pesticides. The contract was awarded to RSK ADAS LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise based in Helsby, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award and contract stage, with the contract active from 3rd February 2026 to 31st March 2026, and it was valued at £29,999.10.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in environmental assessments and integrated pest management solutions. Companies with expertise in providing effective and sustainable pest management strategies could find this tender particularly beneficial, enhancing their portfolio and fostering business growth in collaboration with a central government public authority. Engaging in such public contracts can offer increased visibility and the potential for further opportunities within the governmental procurement space.

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Notice Title

ES RDE 005 - Analysis of Arable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Assessment Plan

Notice Description

Defra self service direct award. The National Action Plan for the Sustainable Use of Pesticides has an objective of increasing the uptake of IPM.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017858-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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