---
title: "ES RDE 027 - Cost of soil degradation WP3 extension"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069648"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# ES RDE 027 - Cost of soil degradation WP3 extension

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069648

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), a central government public authority based in London, has initiated a tender titled "ES RDE 027 - Cost of soil degradation WP3 extension" within the research and development services category. The focus of this procurement is to explore soil degradation threats and ascertain their economic impact. The procurement process, classified under a "Below threshold - unknown" method, has moved from tender initiation to the contract award stage, with the contract now being active. The process concluded with the award to supplier RSK ADAS LIMITED. Important dates include the contract signing on 5th May 2026, and the contract period spanning from 15th May 2026 to 30th August 2026, valued at £106,317.00 excluding VAT.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focusing on environmental and agricultural studies. Companies with capabilities in producing economic evaluations of environmental issues would find this an advantageous prospect for business growth. Given its public authority backing, the tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses equipped to engage with governmental environmental initiatives and leverage the results for enhanced market positioning.

## Notice

Defra self-service direct award. The purpose of this research is to identify the current soil degradation threats and to produce updated economic values for the cost of the identified threats.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043265-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £106,317 |

## 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 | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 07:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043265-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043265-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://adas.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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