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title: "RDE552 Understanding the natural functioning of ash regeneration"
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# RDE552 Understanding the natural functioning of ash regeneration

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cee99552-5794-4a21-8714-0413d40a01c1

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "RDE552 Understanding the natural functioning of ash regeneration". This procurement, classified under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV 73200000), aims to analyse data from the Bunce Survey to understand environmental and genetic factors influencing the regeneration of ash trees in England, particularly in areas like Norfolk. This selective procurement method was facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1 April 2024, and the contract commenced on 8 April 2024, ending on 30 September 2024. The total contract value amounts to £17,009.79, and it caters to delivery locations including the United Kingdom and various global regions.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological research, data analysis, and environmental consultancy. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited for this project due to the nature of the work and the procurement preferences. Companies with expertise in multivariate analysis and survey protocol development stand to benefit significantly by contributing to the ongoing study of ash tree regeneration and recovery from ash dieback. This project aligns with broader environmental and scientific research goals, providing companies with the chance to participate in impactful and high-profile environmental work.

## Notice

We require outputs from the recent Bunce Survey to be analysed to inform an ongoing study into the variables that may contribute to differences in natural selection and regeneration rates of ash (Fraxinus excelsior) in woodlands in England. A few sites in Norfolk are showing unusually high levels of regeneration of healthy young ash trees. This work is required to identify factors that may promote similar regeneration more widely throughout England, by understanding relevant environmental conditions and genetic variation. The Bunce Survey provides an ideal dataset to query, being reasonably comprehensive across the UK and in the number of variables recorded. This project needs to a) Interrogate the Bunce survey data for sites with presence/absence of early stage ash b) Use multi-variate analysis to identify variables which may be potential drivers of patterns in ash regeneration c) Use the results of this to produce lists of sites that may be surveyed and a draft survey protocol, to feed in to the ongoing project: TH42326N13 - Recovery of Ashwoods from Ash Dieback. d) If necessary/beneficial, explore the possibility of adding additional sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba663dc4-7586-4128-8663-fc9714b295c1 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,009 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,009 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba663dc4-7586-4128-8663-fc9714b295c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba663dc4-7586-4128-8663-fc9714b295c1
  18th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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