Expired contract

RDE756 Identifying the differences between OECD artificial sediments/soils

Details

Buyer: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Supplier(s): University of Plymouth
Value: £49,900
Duration: 3 months
Topic: Research and development consultancy services
Published: 17 January 2025
Source: uk:contracts_finder

Tender description

Scientific literature review which summarises existing knowledge, key challenges, and gaps in sediment contamination, ecotoxicology testing, and key associated research. Comparative analysis will evaluate the strengths and limitations of different testing protocols. Recommendations will include proposing enhancements to existing testing methodologies and highlighting areas for further research.

Timeline

Completed: Award published17 January 2025
Current notice
Completed: Award date17 January 2025
Completed: Contract expiry date8 April 2025

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. Suppliers register on the DEFRA eCommercial website, Atamis, to compete for contract opportunities across the department. Larger opportunities are advertised through the Find a Tender service under the Procurement Act 2023, in force since February 2025. 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.

Procurement spend from central entities makes up 66% of overall UK public spend.

Over the past 5 years, most of DEFRA's contract awards have been in research and development, construction work and business services.

Relevant CPV codes

73200000 · Research and development consultancy services

Decision makers

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