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title: "Defra awarded contract for Determining the impact of urea fertilisers and urease inhibitors on UK surface water ecosystems"
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# Defra awarded contract for Determining the impact of urea fertilisers and urease inhibitors on UK surface water ecosystems

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2fe09f5-d8ac-4ec8-8f7e-facab3947388

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for determining the impact of urea fertilisers and urease inhibitors on UK surface water ecosystems. The contract falls under the Research and Development services category, with a value of £49,942 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on October 24, 2022, and the contract period spans from November 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023. The buying organisation, Defra Network eTendering Portal, is located in Bristol, England.

This awarded contract by Defra presents opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations to engage in research and development services within the environmental sector. Businesses with expertise in ecology, hydrology, and environmental research are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is the current supplier for this project, showcasing the potential for growth and collaboration in similar future tenders in the environmental research field.

## Notice

This is a contract award for Determining the impact of urea fertilisers and urease inhibitors on UK surface water ecosystems through the Research Development and Evidence Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e323cd5-c410-42f0-b829-58682f06d0ce |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,942 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,942 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2023 at 18:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e323cd5-c410-42f0-b829-58682f06d0ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e323cd5-c410-42f0-b829-58682f06d0ce
  3rd January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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