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title: "RDE894 - Assessment of the compatibility of active water level management for f"
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# RDE894 - Assessment of the compatibility of active water level management for f

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b37626e3-7e28-48c1-b916-65a60dd964fd

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a tender process titled "RDE894 - Assessment of the compatibility of active water level management for farming operations and greenhouse gas abatement on peat soils in England." This procurement, classified under 'Research and development consultancy services,' involved a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract granted to NIAB. It covers areas including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other locations worldwide. The contract runs from 1st October 2025 to 16th March 2026, with the award notice published on 23rd September 2025.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in environmental consultancy services, particularly those focusing on agriculture and greenhouse gas management. Firms capable of providing research and development expertise, particularly in adaptive water management and sustainability within peatland agriculture, would find this project a pathway to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market position. Although not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancies with comprehensive frameworks addressing these sectors are well-suited to participate and potentially diversify through such government contracts.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to understand compatibility of adaptive water level management for farming operations and greenhouse gas abatement on peat soils in England. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76e4820-8189-4766-bb32-7318321fbbde |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,791 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,791 |
| 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 | NIAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76e4820-8189-4766-bb32-7318321fbbde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76e4820-8189-4766-bb32-7318321fbbde
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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