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title: "Defra awarded contract for Modelling Organic Matter (OM) inputs using decomposition models to validate relationships with soil OM and soil function"
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# Defra awarded contract for Modelling Organic Matter (OM) inputs using decomposition models to validate relationships with soil OM and soil function

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3ff70e7-0d1b-4f10-a3db-a8447f9a8550

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for Modelling Organic Matter (OM) inputs using decomposition models, related to research and development services and consultancy. The contract value is £49,972.43 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on November 10, 2022, and the contract period running from November 21, 2022, to March 28, 2023. This opportunity is suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises.

For businesses in the services sector interested in research and development in ecology and hydrology, this tender by Defra presents a chance for growth. Companies capable of offering expertise in modelling organic matter and soil function validation may find this contract particularly relevant. The contract was awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and is poised to contribute to strengthening soil management practices.

## Notice

This is a contract award for Modelling Organic Matter (OM) inputs using decomposition models to validate relationships with soil OM and soil function through the Research Development and Evidence Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6043d532-d560-45ba-bdf4-29a715b65197 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2022 - 28 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,972 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,972 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2023 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6043d532-d560-45ba-bdf4-29a715b65197

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6043d532-d560-45ba-bdf4-29a715b65197
  9th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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