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Research, Development and Evidence (RDE) Framework Renewal

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (Defra Network eTendering Portal) · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:59.

Opportunity overview

RDE Framework Renewal

Classification

  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • CPV73100000 — Research and experimental development services
  • CPV73110000 — Research services
  • CPV73111000 — Research laboratory services
  • CPV73112000 — Marine research services
  • CPV73200000 — Research and development consultancy services
  • CPV73210000 — Research consultancy services
  • CPV79300000 — Market and economic research; polling and statistics
  • CPV79315000 — Social research services
  • CPV90711500 — Environmental monitoring other than for construction
  • CPV90713000 — Environmental issues consultancy services

Lots

  • Defra group Commercial (DgC) is working with the Core Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (Defra), and its Arm's Length Bodies (examples include APHA, CEFAS, EA, MMO and NE), to put in place a Framework Agreement for Scientific Research & Development for the whole Defra group. We anticipate it will cover the following thematic areas: <br/>Food, Farming, Air Quality & Noise, Socioeconomic and Operational Research, Flood and Water, Marine and Fisheries, Resource and Waste, Animal and Plant Health and International biodiversity. Following the success of our current RDE framework, the purpose of this Agreement will be to continue channelling a large proportion of our current expenditure through this route to market to reduce the high volumes of tenders; it will continue to support our other routes to market for this key area of spend. Additional information: This PIN is to highlight that The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (Defra), is looking to put in place a Framework Agreement and to enable DEFRA to engage transparently with its supply base it has decided to put in place this notice to notify the market of its future intentions and to allow dialogue with suppliers in the market. <br/>The Authority intends to hold a Market Engagement Event via Teams in mid-February and anticipates the Invitation to Tender (ITT) going live week commencing 14 April 2025.<br/>If you would have any questions on this PIN or would like to register interest, please contact Terri-Louise.Munford@defra.gov.ukValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
P-35620
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Communication

Future Notice Date
13 Jan 2025, 00:00

Classification

Id
73200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development consultancy services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned
Description
Defra group Commercial (DgC) is working with the Core Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (Defra), and its Arm's Length Bodies (examples include APHA, CEFAS, EA, MMO and NE), to put in place a Framework Agreement for Scientific Research & Development for the whole Defra group. We anticipate it will cover the following thematic areas: <br/>Food, Farming, Air Quality & Noise, Socioeconomic and Operational Research, Flood and Water, Marine and Fisheries, Resource and Waste, Animal and Plant Health and International biodiversity. Following the success of our current RDE framework, the purpose of this Agreement will be to continue channelling a large proportion of our current expenditure through this route to market to reduce the high volumes of tenders; it will continue to support our other routes to market for this key area of spend. Additional information: This PIN is to highlight that The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (Defra), is looking to put in place a Framework Agreement and to enable DEFRA to engage transparently with its supply base it has decided to put in place this notice to notify the market of its future intentions and to allow dialogue with suppliers in the market. <br/>The Authority intends to hold a Market Engagement Event via Teams in mid-February and anticipates the Invitation to Tender (ITT) going live week commencing 14 April 2025.<br/>If you would have any questions on this PIN or would like to register interest, please contact Terri-Louise.Munford@defra.gov.uk

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
73100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and experimental development services
Entry 3
Id
79315000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social research services
Entry 4
Id
73110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research services
Entry 5
Id
73111000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research laboratory services
Entry 6
Id
73112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Marine research services
Entry 7
Id
73210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research consultancy services
Entry 8
Id
79300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Market and economic research; polling and statistics
Entry 9
Id
90711500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental monitoring other than for construction
Entry 10
Id
90713000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental issues consultancy services
Entry 11
Id
73200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development consultancy services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-118855
Name
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (Defra Network eTendering Portal)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
05
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Environmental protection

Identifier

Legal Name
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (Defra Network eTendering Portal)

Contact

Name
Terri-Louise Collings
Telephone
+3 459335577

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UK · SW1P 4DF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

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