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ES RDE 036 - Insecticide Resistance 2026-2027

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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28 Apr 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, has completed a direct procurement process under the project titled "ES RDE 036 - Insecticide Resistance 2026-2027". This procurement falls within the research and development services category and aims to study the effectiveness of insecticide products against key pests in various agricultural sectors. The tender was initiated as a self-service direct award without competition, categorised as "Below threshold", and covers the period from April 27, 2026, to February 26, 2027, with a total contract value of £120,000. The project focuses on arable, fruit, and horticultural crops, evaluating resistance among pests such as insects, mites, and nematodes.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, specifically those specialising in agricultural sciences and pest control solutions. The awarded entity, RSK ADAS LIMITED, a large company based in Helsby, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to compete in such processes. Companies with expertise in consulting and analytical services can explore similar opportunities in future tenders by leveraging their capabilities in pest analysis and crop protection products. Moreover, engaging with central government departments like Defra may open doors for strategic partnerships and sustained growth in the agricultural research domain.

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Notice Title

ES RDE 036 - Insecticide Resistance 2026-2027

Notice Description

Defra Self-service Direct Award. This project seeks to understand how effective insecticide products are against key pests. Priority pest samples (e.g. insects, mites, nematodes) will be analysed for resistance across arable (not only cereals and OSR e.g. seed potatoes, sugar beet), fruit and horticultural crops, where insecticides are still relied on for control.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038656-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 6-12 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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