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# Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence (ES RDE) Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/environmental-science-research-development-and-evidence-es-rde-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04ef64). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS: "Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence (ES RDE) Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £192,000,057. 10 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 16 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: atamis-9529.my.site.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs-gov-d7)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £192,000,057 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 16 June 2025 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 10
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Design and execution of research and development
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 9 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/environmental-science-research-development-and-evidence-es-rde-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04ef64#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04ef64`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** Defra group (including but not limited to Core Defra, EA, NE, MMO, APHA, CEFAS). It will also be procured on behalf of the following government organisations outside of the Defra group: 
•	Drinking Water Inspectorate
•	Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) 
•	Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (DBEIS) 
•	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/environmental-science-research-development-and-evidence-es-rde-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04ef64#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [atamis-9529.my.site.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-9529.my.site.com%2Fs%2FWelcome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/environmental-science-research-development-and-evidence-es-rde-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04ef64#participate

## Description
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
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## Lots (10)
### Lot 1: Food​ Science
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73300000

- **Estimated Value:** £3,070,952
- **Description:** 1.1 – Supporting a resilient and secure food system​ 1.2 – Innovation, Equitable Growth, and Productivity in the Food System 1.3 – Safety and Confidence in food​ 1.4 – Supporting a sustainable and healthy agri-food chain​ 1.5 – Services supporting Ag...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2034

### Lot a2XTu000000WlDWMA0: Farming
- **Lot id:** `a2XTu000000WlDWMA0`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73300000

- **Estimated Value:** £40,196,438
- **Description:** 2.1 – Crop performance and protection services​ 2.2 – Livestock performance services​ 2.3 – Agronomy, nutrient management and sustainable system services​ 2.4 – Modelling toolkits, informatics and comparative life cycle assessment services​
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2034

### Lot a2XTu000000WlLZMA0: Soil and Vegetation
- **Lot id:** `a2XTu000000WlLZMA0`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73300000

- **Estimated Value:** £30,647,331
- **Description:** 4.1 – Soil and Vegetation
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2034

### Lot a2XTu000000WlNBMA0: Marine &  Fisheries​
- **Lot id:** `a2XTu000000WlNBMA0`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73300000

- **Estimated Value:** £21,098,224
- **Description:** 6.1 – Clean & Safe Seas ​ 6.2 – Healthy & biologically diverse seas ​ 6.3 – Productive seas & freshwater systems​ 6.4 – Ocean climate science & international engagement​ 6.5 – Society & the sea​
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2034

### Lot a2XTu000000WlQPMA0: Resource & Waste​
- **Lot id:** `a2XTu000000WlQPMA0`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73300000

- **Estimated Value:** £16,323,670
- **Description:** 7.1 – Waste & waste management ​ 7.2 – Circular Economy, Material resource efficiency and Sustainable Consumption
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2034

### Lot a2XTu000000WlS1MAK: Biodiversity; International and Domestic
- **Lot id:** `a2XTu000000WlS1MAK`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73300000

- **Estimated Value:** £11,549,118
- **Description:** 9.1 – Nature and climate analysis 9.2 – People, finance and health 9.3 – Food systems and global trade
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2034

### Lot a2XTu000000WlTdMAK: Air Quality and Sound
- **Lot id:** `a2XTu000000WlTdMAK`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73300000

- **Estimated Value:** £21,098,221
- **Description:** 3.1 Air quality analysis and expert services 3.2 Air quality monitoring management and data for UK Networks 3.3 Air quality Monitoring and Data Projects 3.4 Modelling tools for air quality studies 3.5 Air quality economics and social research 3.6 Acq...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2034

### Lot a2XTu000000WlVFMA0: Flood & Water
- **Lot id:** `a2XTu000000WlVFMA0`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73300000

- **Estimated Value:** £30,647,332
- **Description:** 5.1 Evidence reviews for water quality, water resources, flood and coastal erosion risk management and drinking water quality 5.2 R&D for water quality, water resources, flood and coastal erosion risk management and drinking water quality
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2034

### Lot a2XTu000000WlWrMAK: Animal, Plant and Forestry Research
- **Lot id:** `a2XTu000000WlWrMAK`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73300000

- **Estimated Value:** £5,819,652
- **Description:** 8.1 Plant Health Natural Sciences Research and Evidence 8.2 Animal Health Research and Evidence 8.3 Animal Welfare Research and Evidence 8.4 Trees and Forestry Research and Evidence
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2034

### Lot a2XTu000000WlYTMA0: Chemicals
- **Lot id:** `a2XTu000000WlYTMA0`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73300000

- **Estimated Value:** £11,549,119
- **Description:** 10.1 Risk Assessment 10.2 Risk Management 10.3 Socio-economic Assessment 10.4 Social Research 10.5 Data Analysis and Statistics for Chemicals and Pesticides 10.6 Understanding the Risks from Chemical Pollution
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2034

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence Framework (All Lots) (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **‘Withheld Section94 supplier’**

  - Value: £192,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 04/08/2025

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence Framework (All Lots) (active)
  - Signed Value: £192,000,000
  - Signed Date: 19/12/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F015314-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-12-19T15:22:25.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T03:29:51.148Z
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