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title: "RDE806 Reviewing the opportunities for Earth Observation data sets to inform Def"
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# RDE806 Reviewing the opportunities for Earth Observation data sets to inform Def

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f57562f-a3c0-4ad4-aa12-a97724abe16f

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has concluded the public procurement process titled "RDE806 Reviewing the opportunities for Earth Observation data sets to inform Def." This tender, related to research and development consultancy services, is part of a broader initiative to develop a national soil health indicator by 2028. The procurement utilized a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 15th July 2025 to RSK ADAS Limited, and covers regions including the UK, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, and beyond. The contract, valued at £78,237, commenced on 15th July 2025 and will run until 28th February 2026. The procurement process is now at the award stage and was marked complete before the tender's closing date on 14th July 2025.

This tender presents key opportunities for businesses involved in innovative monitoring and related technology sectors, particularly those capable of providing specialised consultancy services. While the procurement method was selective, suggesting a pre-approval process, companies with a relevant framework can leverage such opportunities to enhance their portfolio and secure government contracts. Organisations well-suited for future similar tenders include those with expertise in data analysis, environmental monitoring, and agricultural consultancy, especially larger enterprises given the scale of operations involved with projects under Defra's jurisdiction.

## Notice

This project is part of a programme exploring the potential for novel monitoring technologies to contribute to Defra's public commitment to delivering a national scale soil health indicator by 2028. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2377af21-447c-41ea-9809-682a1cd38eda |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,237 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,237 |
| 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 | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2377af21-447c-41ea-9809-682a1cd38eda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2377af21-447c-41ea-9809-682a1cd38eda
  16th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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