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title: "RDE883 - Agricultural Land and Organic Waste: A National Capacity Estimator (AL"
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# RDE883 - Agricultural Land and Organic Waste: A National Capacity Estimator (AL

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-808c4625-31d7-4028-939d-ffd77fa1dcb6

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed its procurement process for the project titled "RDE883 - Agricultural Land and Organic Waste: A National Capacity Estimator." This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and aims to enhance the understanding of available land for spreading organic materials. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded to RSK ADAS Limited. The contract, valued at £114,273, commenced on 28th January 2026 and will conclude on 15th March 2027, covering locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was finalised on 13th January 2026 and the process is tagged as being in the 'award' stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those capable of engaging with comprehensive environmental studies. Companies with experience in agricultural land usage and waste management could greatly benefit from the insights and advancements produced through this project. Although the procurement process specifically targeted suppliers familiar with framework agreements, the knowledge generated through this initiative stands to influence practices and open future possibilities for businesses aiming to expand in environmental consultancy and related fields.

## Notice

This project will further our understanding of the available landbank for spreading organic materials by updating the 'Agricultural Land and Organic Waste: A National Capacity Estimator' (ALOWANCE) model, accounting for additional factors which may affect the available landbank and exploring the impact of management options. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e665b3-aa81-4d15-8419-5673341646a9 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,273 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,273 |
| 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 | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e665b3-aa81-4d15-8419-5673341646a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e665b3-aa81-4d15-8419-5673341646a9
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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