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title: "RDE884 - Innovation in Soil Mapping & Classification Project - ALC data capture"
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# RDE884 - Innovation in Soil Mapping & Classification Project - ALC data capture

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f701c222-237d-4687-9b36-715c495c1e6f

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "RDE884 - Innovation in Soil Mapping & Classification Project - ALC data capture" has been coordinated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, UK. The project's focus lies in the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, under the CPV code 73200000. The tender was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract being awarded on 25th August 2025 and set to conclude by 31st March 2026. This initiative also spans several international locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions within Europe and beyond.

Businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in environmental and agricultural data analytics, stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar tenders. Opportunities exist for firms that can innovate in soil mapping and classification, providing geo-referenced data solutions. Although this particular tender is complete, understanding the procurement process and industry requirements can shepherd potential suppliers in aligning their capabilities to meet future project needs managed by Defra or similar governmental bodies.

## Notice

It is our aim to collate, georeferenced and provide this data for free public use under a gov.uk data sharing licence in a geo-referenced form so that all the soils information from a single boring or soil pit are associated with a single line of data, which can then be associated with a georeferenced sampling point. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff1eaa44-ad6e-43c2-b3af-19ddf8638689 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,746 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,746 |
| 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff1eaa44-ad6e-43c2-b3af-19ddf8638689

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff1eaa44-ad6e-43c2-b3af-19ddf8638689
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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