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title: "RDE 710 Updated methodology for optimum water use and efficiency in agriculture"
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# RDE 710 Updated methodology for optimum water use and efficiency in agriculture

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8383299-91b9-45b3-88bb-e15338e08131

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## Summary

The Environment Agency, based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "RDE 710 Updated methodology for optimum water use and efficiency in agriculture," falling under the "Research and development consultancy services" category (CPV: 73200000). The project aims to update methodologies for efficient water use in agriculture to enhance the Environment Agency's Best Practice Manual. This selective tender, using a framework agreement, had its tender period end on 6th January 2025, and the awarded contract runs from 13th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The awarded supplier, RSK ADAS Limited, is tasked with delivering services across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £48,732 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services to gain exposure and partake in a high-impact project. The involvement in improving agricultural water efficiency offers a beneficial platform for SMEs and VCSEs, fitting well within the agency's commitment to suitable practices. Enterprises with expertise in environmental consultancy, agricultural efficiency, and resource management stand to benefit by leveraging this project to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure further contracts in the environmental and agricultural sectors.

## Notice

This project will provide preliminary analysis this financial year to help in delivery of an updated methodology for optimum water use and efficiency in agriculture (for irrigation and animal watering/cooling) that will be used to update the Environment Agency's Best Practice Manual and external guidance as well as the Research Report next FY (subject to approval and funding).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b03c960-754f-47bd-8869-1a5677300234 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,732 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,732 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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

- 20 Jan 2025 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b03c960-754f-47bd-8869-1a5677300234

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b03c960-754f-47bd-8869-1a5677300234
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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