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title: "RDE285 Assessment of neonicotinoid degradation and movement into field margins"
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# RDE285 Assessment of neonicotinoid degradation and movement into field margins

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da7714d3-e517-4394-83b9-6458468c58af

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE285 Assessment of neonicotinoid degradation and movement into field margins" to RSK ADAS Limited. The project falls under the category of Research and development consultancy services with a selective procurement method. The tender period ended on 23rd May 2023, and the contract is effective from 1st July 2023 to 1st May 2024, creating opportunities for businesses in this field.

Businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those focusing on environmental risk assessments, would find this tender from DEFRA suitable for their expertise. The contract awarded to RSK ADAS Limited presents an opportunity for growth in understanding the environmental impact of neonicotinoid pesticides. Businesses looking to contribute to environmental protection and risk assessment in agricultural practices can leverage this tender to expand their portfolio and expertise.

## Notice

he purpose of this project is to better understand the environmental risk posed by the use of Cruiser SB following emergency authorisation. The pesticide product Cruiser SB, which contains a banned neonicotinoid pesticide, was approved for emergency use on sugar beet in 2022. As part of this emergency approval, a set of conditions were attached, one of which was the monitoring of a selection of treated fields to ensure restrictions on use were being adhered to and to assess the environmental risk resulting from its use. Further monitoring of these sites is recommended to assess how quickly these pesticides degrade in the environment and the continued risk they pose over time, and to confirm no continued residue build up or transfer into field margins can be detected over a longer period. This project was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc5c744e-29f6-4f2b-9333-8ac5c8bb6678 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 1 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,330 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| 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

- 21 Nov 2023 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc5c744e-29f6-4f2b-9333-8ac5c8bb6678

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc5c744e-29f6-4f2b-9333-8ac5c8bb6678
  21st November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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