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title: "RDE877 - Pesticide Load Indicator - Phase 7 - Method Optimisation"
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# RDE877 - Pesticide Load Indicator - Phase 7 - Method Optimisation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6793b8b-1414-44f7-b0bc-9e7bef38bcd1

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently completed the procurement process for the project titled "RDE877 - Pesticide Load Indicator - Phase 7 - Method Optimisation". This award, tagged under the Research and Development consultancy services industry category, covers a broad geographic scope including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. Initially posted under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the process culminated with the award on 2nd September 2025. The tender aimed to ensure the pesticide load indicator remains relevant to the National Action Plan targets, with the contract period running from 22nd September 2025 to 20th March 2026, and a total value of £29,938.30.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in scientific research and development, particularly those specialising in agricultural and environmental consultancy services. Although the procurement method was selective, potentially limiting competition to pre-qualified suppliers, the nature of the project demands advanced expertise in pesticide usage and data analysis. Thus, large-scale companies similar to Fera Science Ltd, which was awarded the contract, will find themselves suitably equipped to contribute to the development and ongoing optimisation of the pesticide load indicator, enhancing their capabilities and reputation in the consultancy sector.

## Notice

In order to remain fit for purpose as an indicator and to allow assessment against the NAP target, the PLI needs to regularly go through development and review to ensure that: i) it captures the most recent pesticide usage data: ii) any issues are identified and fixed; iii) methods remain up to date and in line with best practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58f97e1-2e99-459b-afea-bf367fa9e4ae |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,938 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,938 |
| 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## 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 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58f97e1-2e99-459b-afea-bf367fa9e4ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58f97e1-2e99-459b-afea-bf367fa9e4ae
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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