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title: "RDE860 - Insecticide resistance monitoring 25-26"
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# RDE860 - Insecticide resistance monitoring 25-26

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9259f1c3-4063-4968-bc78-fb846060d2a5

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently completed the procurement process titled "RDE860 - Insecticide resistance monitoring 25-26," focusing on research and development consultancy services. This contract was awarded to RSK ADAS Limited. The procurement process involved a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement effectively moving to the award stage. The contract, with a value of £100,000, commenced on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The project spans various geographic locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom, indicating the broad scope of its implementation. This initiative primarily falls under the services category within the research and development consultancy industry.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in insecticide resistance monitoring. While large-scale enterprises, such as RSK ADAS Limited, have already secured the award under this contract, similar opportunities could arise in the future, presenting growth potential for businesses positioned within this sector. Companies equipped with the technical expertise and capacity to deliver comprehensive research services on an international scale would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, enabling them to expand their market presence and develop new capacities aligned with public sector needs.

## Notice

This project seeks to understand how effective insecticide products are against key pests. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af601179-7b8f-4838-8058-607ba4a69fe3 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 4 Aug 2025 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af601179-7b8f-4838-8058-607ba4a69fe3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af601179-7b8f-4838-8058-607ba4a69fe3
  4th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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