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title: "RDE 516 - A road map to deploying disease resistant ash trees into UK planting"
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# RDE 516 - A road map to deploying disease resistant ash trees into UK planting

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fab4d560-7bf6-481a-9e7c-ed6de5f0bf12

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, has awarded a contract titled "RDE 516 - A road map to deploying disease resistant ash trees into UK planting" for research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on February 29, 2024, and the contract period is from March 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services industry. Companies with expertise in developing disease-resistant plants could compete for this contract. The award was given to The James Hutton Institute, a supplier based in Dundee. As the contract is already awarded, interested businesses can use this as an example of past tenders and outcomes to inform their bidding strategies and business growth plans.

## Notice

This was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec399ce-c5ed-47dc-b799-444139f39031 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,878 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,878 |
| 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 | THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec399ce-c5ed-47dc-b799-444139f39031
- 20 Mar 2024 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a673fc62-9a14-424f-b667-2818d39b7585

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec399ce-c5ed-47dc-b799-444139f39031
  20th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a673fc62-9a14-424f-b667-2818d39b7585
  20th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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