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title: "Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence (ES RDE) Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef64"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-12-19"
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# Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence (ES RDE) Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ef64

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, has concluded the award phase of its Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence (ES RDE) Framework. This framework, aligned with the legal basis set by the UK Public General Acts 2023/54, is valued at £230.4 million gross and aims to facilitate scientific research and development across multiple thematic areas including food science, farming, air quality, vegetation and soil, and many more. The procurement process employed a competitive flexible procedure and includes a multi-supplier framework agreement, which is open to various governmental bodies. The framework period is set to start on 1st February 2026 and will potentially last until 31st January 2034, with provisions to re-open for additional competition at specified intervals within its duration.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for business growth, especially for organizations specializing in scientific research and development across diverse sectors related to environmental science. It opens avenues for large enterprises capable of offering innovative solutions within the sectors defined, such as research services, development consultancy, and experimental development. The framework's scope and flexibility allow for both direct awards and further competition, making it ideal for businesses with capacity for long-term projects and those seeking to establish or strengthen their service portfolio with government engagements. Companies with expertise in the thematic areas covered by the framework will find a vast array of opportunities to contribute to enhancing the UK's environmental science capabilities.

## Notice

An open framework for Scientific Research and Development (R&D) and monitoring. It will cover the following thematic areas: Food Science, Farming, Air Quality and Sound, Vegetation and Soil, Flood and Water, Marine and Fisheries, Resource and Waste, Animal Welfare and Plant Health, Biodiversity and Chemicals. Contracts under the Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence Framework (ES RDE) will comprise creative work undertaken on a systematic basis to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications. Basic research, applied research and experimental development research will all be in scope. Evidence covers a range of sciences including economics, social research, operational research, statistics, natural science, evaluation, engineering and geography. This notice informs the market of the award of suppliers who have been awarded a place on a framework only. There are no guarantees of work or contract value made as a result. All 'contract' values refer to total 8-year lot values. A redacted copy of the agreement, which is the same for all suppliers, is available on request. Due to system limitations in publishing the full volume of contracts and supplier information, all relevant details are provided in the following link: https://atamis-9529.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/8d000003VQwd/a/Tu000006d6N3/Utx6R_lpI3ukDLwKRTmMf2OqwZ1ffxprU5oQRWug.AE Please ensure that you click the 'download' option to get the full text of the notice. The information contained in the link has been shared with tendering suppliers as detailed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085019-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £192,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £192,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | WITHHELD SECTION94 SUPPLIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 15:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085019-2025
- 9 Dec 2025 at 16:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081210-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085019-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081210-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-9529.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/8d000003VQwd/a/Tu000006d6N3/Utx6R_lpI3ukDLwKRTmMf2OqwZ1ffxprU5oQRWug.AE
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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