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title: "ES RDE 040 - Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) surveillance in the"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b99e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-06-21"
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# ES RDE 040 - Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) surveillance in the

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b99e

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## Summary

The public procurement contract awarded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is focused on the surveillance of the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) in the United Kingdom. The procurement process, culminating in an award, was initiated under a selective procurement method below the threshold, awarded under a framework. The contract period extends from 3rd June 2026 to 31st May 2027. The initiative falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, highlighting the need for increased biosecurity measures due to rising bug populations. The associated buying organisation, located in London, has engaged with a supplier in Cambridgeshire, NIAB, showing a collaborative approach to tackling this environmental challenge.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy and pest control services to contribute to vital biosecurity efforts in the UK. The contract signifies ongoing efforts to monitor and potentially mitigate the spread of invasive species, which is crucial in preserving native ecosystems. Businesses specialising in pest management, environmental impact assessments, or those offering innovative surveillance technologies are particularly well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. The focus on research and development services provides a platform for companies to showcase their expertise and enhance their reputation within the industry, paving the way for further contracts in public sector environmental projects.

## Notice

Surveillance activities for brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) conducted in previous years revealed a significant and concerning increase in its presence in the UK, indicating not only increased incursions but also that BMSB is beginning to establish breeding populations under UK conditions. The highest number of records was in 2025 (49), which was over double the number of individuals reported in 2024. An additional report of a dead Erthesina fullo (yellow-spotted stink bug) was received, which could also pose a risk to plant health and further highlights the risk of invasive insects entering the UK through trade and leisure. The widespread distribution of sightings in the 2025 surveillance study highlighted the multiple pathways through which BMSB is entering the UK. It is now clear (for BMSB) that international trade and travel are the most significant risk factors, underscoring the need for heightened biosecurity measures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058292-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND 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 | NIAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2026 at 19:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058292-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058292-2026
  21st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef64
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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