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title: "Slurry Acidification"
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# Slurry Acidification

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3c52c1c-23d5-40a6-ae70-aaf3f5bbd97b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Slurry Acidification" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the agricultural and environmental monitoring sector. This contract, valued at £599,924, involves a three-year commitment for field trials to assess slurry acidification in the UK, with the aim of establishing a solid evidence base on its feasibility and environmental impacts. The tender period concluded on 15 January 2018, and the contract duration commenced on 5 March 2018 and will end on 4 March 2021. The procurement method used is open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data services, environmental monitoring, and agricultural service provision. Companies engaged in research services, as well as those capable of conducting field trials and impact assessments, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract’s open nature encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, potentially broadening their market reach and fostering innovative partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

A three year contract is needed for three repeated field trials to investigate the use of slurry acidification in the UK and establish a robust evidence base. The project will identify and evaluate feasibility, productivity and soil impacts on acidified slurry. This shall include an evaluation of costs, benefits and trade-offs associated with different approaches, as well as the potential for industrial partnership to support such a programme. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/113bf4fc-7025-4b76-bcc6-566ae88140d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2018 - 4 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £599,924 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £599,924 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2018 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/113bf4fc-7025-4b76-bcc6-566ae88140d3
- 6 Dec 2017 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/723ffca4-274f-4a9c-81a9-7ec10369397b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/113bf4fc-7025-4b76-bcc6-566ae88140d3
  16th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/723ffca4-274f-4a9c-81a9-7ec10369397b
  6th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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