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ES RDE 025 - Conventional crop responses to higher water table levels

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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04 Jun 2026 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, has completed a procurement process titled "ES RDE 025 - Conventional crop responses to higher water table levels." This tender, classified under the industry category of research and development services, focused on identifying conventional horticultural crops that can tolerate higher water tables and procuring necessary data for future crop modelling. The contract, which ran from 2 June 2026 to 17 March 2028, was awarded to RSK ADAS Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Cheshire, for the amount of £114,862.50. The procurement stage has been documented as complete, and the contract was made via a selective procurement method under a framework agreement, indicating a below-threshold contract value.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural research, development services, and related consultancy services. Companies that specialise in crop modelling or have experience in horticultural development could find opportunities to leverage their expertise and expand their portfolios. The awarded contract highlights DEFRA's interest in innovative agricultural solutions, suggesting that businesses with unique technological capabilities or research competencies in this sector could benefit from pursuing similar government contracts. Such procurement processes are well-suited for large enterprises that can handle comprehensive research and data analysis, as evidenced by RSK ADAS Limited's profile and role as the awarded supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ES RDE 025 - Conventional crop responses to higher water table levels

Notice Description

Defra self-service direct award. The purpose of this work is to determine which conventional horticultural crops and cultivars can tolerate higher water tables and to generate the physiological, morphological and yield-related data needed for future crop modelling and subsequent field-scale trials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052849-2026
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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
£114,862 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 17 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND 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

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