RDE 373 - Farming at higher water tables on peat
Details
- Supplier(s)
- RSK ADAS Ltd
- Value
- £34,448
- Duration
- 4 months
- Topic
- Research and development consultancy services
- Published
- 1 February 2024
- Source
- uk:contracts_finder
Tender description
The purpose of this research is to identify acceptable levels of raised water tables in peat without compromising crop yield and livestock welfare. Research questions • In lowland peat used for arable agriculture and horticulture, what is the potential threshold for raising the water table without reducing crop yields for different crops? • In lowland peat used for pasture, what is the potential threshold for raising the water table without reducing livestock production and welfare? How does this differ by livestock type? • What mitigation measures exist or could be developed to allow raising the water table without negative impacts on yield and welfare? The contract was awarded by DEFRA.
Timeline
- Completed: Award published1 February 2024Current notice
- Completed: Award date5 February 2024
- Completed: Contract expiry date31 May 2024
About the buyer
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is a ministerial department that also buys through agencies such as the Environment Agency, the Rural Payments Agency and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. DEFRA also procures goods and services through the Crown Commercial Service. Existing contracts and frameworks set up under the previous procurement regulations remain valid until they expire.
Over the past 5 years, most of DEFRA's contract awards have been in research and development, construction work and business services.
Decision makers
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| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs-defra.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs-defra.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs-defra.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs-defra.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs-defra.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs-defra.gov |
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