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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.
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| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withheld Section94 Supplier | Procurement ID: PBXY-3232-WNHZ | £192,000,000 | 1 lot Food Science | - |
This procurement was divided into 10 lots, each awarded separately. 10 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Food Science Feb 2026 – Jan 2034 | £3,070,952 £192,000,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Withheld Section94 Supplier | active |
| Lot a2XTu000000WlDWMA0 Farming Feb 2026 – Jan 2034 | £40,196,438 | 1 single bid — no competition | - | complete |
| Lot a2XTu000000WlLZMA0 Soil and Vegetation Feb 2026 – Jan 2034 | £30,647,331 | 1 single bid — no competition | - | complete |
| Lot a2XTu000000WlNBMA0 Marine & Fisheries Feb 2026 – Jan 2034 | £21,098,224 | 1 single bid — no competition | - | complete |
| Lot a2XTu000000WlQPMA0 Resource & Waste Feb 2026 – Jan 2034 | £16,323,670 | 1 single bid — no competition | - | complete |
| Lot a2XTu000000WlS1MAK Biodiversity; International and Domestic Feb 2026 – Jan 2034 | £11,549,118 | 1 single bid — no competition | - | complete |
| Lot a2XTu000000WlTdMAK Air Quality and Sound Feb 2026 – Jan 2034 | £21,098,221 | 1 single bid — no competition | - | complete |
| Lot a2XTu000000WlVFMA0 Flood & Water Feb 2026 – Jan 2034 | £30,647,332 | 1 single bid — no competition | - | complete |
| Lot a2XTu000000WlWrMAK Animal, Plant and Forestry Research Feb 2026 – Jan 2034 | £5,819,652 | 1 single bid — no competition | - | complete |
| Lot a2XTu000000WlYTMA0 Chemicals Feb 2026 – Jan 2034 | £11,549,119 | 1 single bid — no competition | - | complete |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Withheld Section94 Supplier | Lots 1, a2XTu000000WlDWMA0, a2XTu000000WlLZMA0, a2XTu000000WlNBMA0, a2XTu000000WlQPMA0, a2XTu000000WlS1MAK, a2XTu000000WlTdMAK, a2XTu000000WlVFMA0, a2XTu000000WlWrMAK, a2XTu000000WlYTMA0 | Wonlot 1 |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Added Max Suppliers 272, Added Estimated Deadline for Submissions date 9th June 2025. Corrected Lot Numbers.
Amended the Framework Award Method to "Either with or without competition"