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.
Contract 1. Pesticide Usage Survey (PUS)
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 20 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will begin on 1 April 2026 for an initial period of 3 years with the option for two extension periods of a further 3 years each subject to financial approval.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
RSK ADAS LIMITED
- Companies House: 10486936
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCY-9477-PLDH
Spring Lodge
Helsby
WA6 0AR
United Kingdom
Email: tendernotices@adas.co.uk
Website: http://adas.co.uk/
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Pesticide Usage Survey (PUS)
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
Website: https://www.hse.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government