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title: "RDE674 Review of resistance of pests, weeds and pathogens to conventional pestic"
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# RDE674 Review of resistance of pests, weeds and pathogens to conventional pestic

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bd4fd60-abcd-4da1-8c36-ef80c538b428

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded the awarding stage for their tender titled "RDE674 Review of resistance of pests, weeds and pathogens to conventional pesticides." This project falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services and is geographically wide-reaching, covering British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract, which started on 17 October 2024 and will end on 31 March 2025, was executed using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period's end on 10 October 2024 and the award publication date on 24 October 2024. The total value of the contract is £61,683.50 GBP. The winning supplier is RSK ADAS Limited, a large-scale organisation based in Helsby, UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in agricultural research and development. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged, as the tender aligns with their capabilities and sectoral experience. By contributing to managing pesticide resistance and promoting sustainable farming practices, companies can leverage their expertise to address pressing agricultural challenges. The need for adaptive approaches in integrated pest management (IPM) and accurate monitoring tools offers a practical avenue for innovative businesses to showcase and expand their solutions, leading to broader market reach and enhanced reputation within the agricultural consultancy sector.

## Notice

Pesticide resistance is an increasingly growing issue in modern agriculture and poses a significant threat to farmers and their yields both across the UK and worldwide. With the harmful effects of pesticides on pollinators and the environment, the number of pesticides available to combat resistant crop pests is growing smaller. Alongside the increasing levels of resistance, legislative changes banning the use of certain pesticides has further reduced the pool of available pesticides for farmers and growers. Of the remaining available products that are still able to effectively control pests, such as Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle (CSFB), grain aphid, and bird cherry-oat aphid, recent evidence indicates resistance to pyrethroids (both synthetic and not) is growing and will eventually lead to complete resistance if not managed effectively. To effectively manage pesticide resistance and reduce its impacts on crops, adaptive approaches, implemented using integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, reduce the need for large quantity of pesticides sprayed onto crops to manage pests. The ability to monitor when resistance to pesticides arises is an invaluable tool that would help preserve the effectiveness of the remaining pesticides available to farmers as well as improving the effectiveness of IPM. Being able to accurately monitor resistance will help to inform farmers on when/if to spray and to facilitate more sustainable use of pesticides when needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a66e53e-2628-4394-80c7-096601cf59f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,683 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,683 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a66e53e-2628-4394-80c7-096601cf59f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a66e53e-2628-4394-80c7-096601cf59f0
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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