Scope
Reference
HSE/T4718
Description
The Pesticide Usage Survey (PUS) is a voluntary (to pesticide users) post-approval monitoring programme which dates back to the 1960s. A cycle of surveys is carried out, where data is collected from a selection of pesticide users, representing different crop and amenity sectors, across the UK. This data is raised to give national estimates of pesticide use.
Pesticide usage data helps to:
• inform policy and other deliberations, answer questions and meet international reporting obligations on the application and impact of regulatory processes relating to pesticides (including methods of insect, weed and disease control);
• inform programs that monitor the impact of pesticides on human health and the environment (for example, in foodstuffs and/or waterbodies);
• provide a basis for wider research related to pesticide use and impact.
The programme currently collects data:
• every two years for arable crops, edible protected crops, outdoor vegetable crops, soft fruit, orchards and potato stores;
• every four years for grassland and fodder crops and amenity use; and
• annually on aerial applications.
Further information can be found within the ITT documentation
Total value (estimated)
- £2,560,000 excluding VAT
- £3,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions will be on a yearly basis.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
There is some additional services within the Specification. These aren't guaranteed due to the funding mechanism.
Please see ITT documents for full disclosure and costs.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90732800 - Pesticides pollution assessment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
27 August 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Further information on the full requirements can be found via In Tend.
The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
HSE is inviting prospective suppliers too access the tender documentation/further information via their tendering portal above.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Cost | Cost | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Previous PME has been conducted. Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04d4ad
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
Further information on the full requirements can be found via In Tend.
The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
HSE is inviting prospective suppliers too access the tender documentation/further information via their tendering portal above.
Contracting authority
Health and Safety Executive
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBXM-4389-TXVZ
Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside
Liverpool
L20 7HS
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@hse.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government