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title: "RDE783 - Pump-drained lowland peatlands: The potential for seasonal redistribut"
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# RDE783 - Pump-drained lowland peatlands: The potential for seasonal redistribut

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-750ea8a6-cf46-4f9e-a76f-65edba35d779

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "RDE783 - Pump-drained lowland peatlands: The potential for seasonal redistribut" to Jacobs UK Ltd. This contract focuses on a research and development consultancy service, specifically addressing the feasibility of raising water tables at scale. The procurement process used a selective method, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with the contract active from 19th May 2025 to 30th November 2025. This initiative is linked to Defra's broader 'Lowland Peat 3' project and covers a wide geographic area, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Europe, and further global regions, with the total contract valued at £114,688 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on environmental management and sustainability. Although the procurement is not marked as suitable for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies with experience in large-scale environmental projects could greatly benefit from collaboration with Defra and potential further engagements from the framework agreement. The opportunity encourages businesses with robust capabilities in managing complex environmental data and projects to engage in transformative work that aligns with sustainability goals increasingly prioritised in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Defra has funded a large R&D project 'Lowland Peat 3' (LP3) to address a range of key evidence gaps associated with the feasibility of raising the water table at scale. Contract awarded by Defra

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7410a784-7a7f-4b7a-b244-db2f2d020eb0 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,688 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,688 |
| 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 | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7410a784-7a7f-4b7a-b244-db2f2d020eb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7410a784-7a7f-4b7a-b244-db2f2d020eb0
  21st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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