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title: "RDE963 - The Effects of PFAS on Soil Health"
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# RDE963 - The Effects of PFAS on Soil Health

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71719221-d79d-4eb3-8188-1a6456513749

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process titled "RDE963 - The Effects of PFAS on Soil Health", aimed at researching the impacts of PFAS on soil health, food security, soil structure, and resilience to environmental changes. This procurement was under the "Research and development consultancy services" category, with the contract period spanning from 5th January 2026 to 27th March 2026. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was awarded to Cranfield University on 17th December 2025. The research covers various geographical locations including the UK, Europe, and other global regions, with a total contract value of £49,533.28.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research, particularly those focussing on soil health and its broader implications. While the tender specifies research services rather than products, it could benefit organisations that could support, partner with, or offer complementary services to Cranfield University during the contract period. Businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy or those involved in developing innovative solutions for soil health challenges would be well-suited to leverage such opportunities from the awarded findings. Although the awarded contract may not explicitly invite SMEs or VCSEs, companies with strategic alliances or experience in related fields could find ancillary opportunities to collaborate and innovate.

## Notice

This research will gather evidence on the effects of PFAS on soil health and subsequent implications for food security, soil structure and soil's resilience to flooding and drought. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d576a61a-903d-4d81-a670-003b447b0a54 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,533 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,533 |
| 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 4DF |
| 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 | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d576a61a-903d-4d81-a670-003b447b0a54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d576a61a-903d-4d81-a670-003b447b0a54
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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