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title: "RDE568 Evaluating Approaches for the Restoration of Degraded Soils"
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# RDE568 Evaluating Approaches for the Restoration of Degraded Soils

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf763a5e-dc2c-419e-bd64-03cf4ddc8134

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE568 Evaluating Approaches for the Restoration of Degraded Soils" in the research and development consultancy services category. The tender was issued using a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 6th May 2024 to 28th March 2025, with a total value of £79,976.82. The procurement process began on 5th May 2024, with the tender closing on 1st May 2024. The project location covers various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories.

This procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs provides an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to participate in the project, focusing on the restoration of degraded soils. Businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector with expertise in soil restoration and sustainable agriculture would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded supplier for this project is NIAB, and the successful completion of this tender can open doors for collaborations and growth opportunities in the environmental and agricultural sectors.

## Notice

Arable soils, which cover approximately 35% of England, have been demonstrated to have the lowest organic matter content, and the highest dry bulk densities of all soils in the country. This has resulted from their repeated cultivation, and from low inputs of organic matter, which have caused soils with low biomass and activity of the soil organisms such as earthworms and fungi, which would normally maintain soil structure in soils where there is lower disturbance and higher organic matter inputs. These arable soils tend to have low soil aggregate stability, and any soil particles present collapse easily when wet and/or under pressure from livestock or machinery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4533eea-7088-42ee-9e7b-b11a9323f87f |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,976 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,976 |
| 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 | NIAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2024 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4533eea-7088-42ee-9e7b-b11a9323f87f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4533eea-7088-42ee-9e7b-b11a9323f87f
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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