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title: "RDE 468 - Quarry trials of quieter technologies to clear unexploded ordnance"
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# RDE 468 - Quarry trials of quieter technologies to clear unexploded ordnance

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-532deb6f-8a3c-45e0-be22-10fd73426a9b

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE 468 - Quarry trials of quieter technologies to clear unexploded ordnance". This research and development consultancy services contract involves conducting controlled quarry trials of quieter technologies to clear unexploded ordnance. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 3rd January 2024 to 31st March 2024, with an awarded value of £109,911. The tender period ended on 2nd January 2024.

This tender opportunity with Defra can be beneficial for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in UXO clearance technologies. The project offers a chance to work on innovative solutions suitable for commercial application in the UK marine environment. Businesses dealing with quieter technologies for UXO clearance may find this contract stage to be an ideal platform to showcase their capabilities and contribute to environmental sustainability efforts in a controlled environment.

## Notice

Defra is seeking to commission work with the following aim and requirements: Aim: Conduct controlled quarry trials of quieter technologies to clear UXOs and determine to what degree they result in lower sound levels when compared to deliberate high-order detonation. Scope: The UXO clearance technologies used in the trials must be suitable for commercial application in the UK marine environment. The trials must be undertaken in a controlled environment rather than in the marine environment. This contract was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c9b2a9-a3de-4306-92ea-223d01bb56b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,911 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| 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 | NPL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2024 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c9b2a9-a3de-4306-92ea-223d01bb56b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c9b2a9-a3de-4306-92ea-223d01bb56b0
  16th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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