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title: "RDE719 Pesticide residue analysis - laboratory validation"
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# RDE719 Pesticide residue analysis - laboratory validation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9889f328-dce9-4abc-ab23-ca1d31facedf

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## Summary

This procurement process, led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), concerns the analysis of pesticide residues in honey samples. The tender, titled "RDE719 Pesticide residue analysis - laboratory validation," falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services industry category. The project involves comparative analysis by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and Fera, with delivery locations including the UK, Europe, and other regions worldwide. Initiated on 29th November 2024, this tender has completed the award stage with the UKCEH being the successful supplier. The contract period spans from 1st December 2024 to 21st March 2025, with a total value of £17,368.36 GBP and implemented as a selective call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in analytical laboratory services, particularly those focused on pesticide residue analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract especially fitting. It sets a precedent for ongoing collaborations and benchmarking in pesticide residue standards, ensuring reliable testing methodologies. Companies with capabilities in detailed laboratory analysis and those seeking to establish or expand services within the public sector's research and development consultancy will benefit from the collaborative nature and specific requirements outlined in this tender.

## Notice

This project will involve UK CEH analysing a set of 20 honey samples for a suite of pesticides. The same samples will also be analysed by Fera in a separate piece of work. This will enable a comparison of the reported pesticide residue values between the two different labs, which will allow us to: a) identify and benchmark any anomalies; b) validate the approaches taken by both labs; and c) ultimately give us confidence in using both labs for residue analysis into the future. Aims This project will need to: * Quantify pesticide residues from organic honey samples that were spiked with pesticides last year (10 samples stored under ambient conditions and 10 frozen). * Undertake a comparison of quantified residues from UK CEH analysis and Fera analysis. * Develop proposals for next steps depending on the outcomes. * Report all the above findings into Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2872dc1e-b55c-446b-bd12-f2390ecd9edd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 21 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,368 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,368 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2024 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2872dc1e-b55c-446b-bd12-f2390ecd9edd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2872dc1e-b55c-446b-bd12-f2390ecd9edd
  29th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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