Scope
Description
Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence (ES RDE) Framework Second iteration of the RDE Framework
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £192,000,000 excluding VAT
- £230,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
9 April 2025
Engagement process description
We held an Early Market Engagement event via Teams on the 13th of February. If you missed the opportunity to join, we are happy to share the slides from the day with you. Additionally, we can provide you with a questionnaire to gather your feedback. The questionnaire will be open until the 9th of April.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
14 April 2025
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government