Defra Research Development and Evidence Framework 1

A Tender Notice
by DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
80M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
08 Mar 2021
Delivery
To 23 May 2025 (est.)
Deadline
12 Apr 2021 11:00

Concepts

Location

London

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

Defra wishes to let a Framework agreement for the provision of Research, Development & Evidence Services. Research and Experimental Development (R&D) comprises creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order 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. Evidence covers a range of sciences including economics, social research, operational research, statistics, natural science, engineering and geography. The framework will be divided into 4 lots, which are additionally divided into sub lots: Lot 1 Food sub lot 1.1 – Supporting a resilient and secure food system sub lot 1.2 – Enabling a productive and competitive agri-food chain sub lot 1.3 – Safety and Confidence in food sub lot 1.4 – Supporting a sustainable and healthy agri-food chain lot 2 Farming sub lot 2.1 – Crop performance and protection services sub lot 2.2 – Livestock performance services sub lot 2.3 – Agronomy, nutrient management and sustainable system services sub lot 2.4 – Modelling toolkits, informatics and comparative life cycle assessment services sub lot 2.5 – Farming statistics Lot 3 Air Quality sub lot 3.1 – Air quality analysis and expert services sub lot 3.2 – Air quality monitoring and data sub lot 3.3 – Modelling tools for air quality studies sub lot 3.4 – Air quality economics and socio-economic sub lot 3.5 – Noise research and analysis Lot 4 Socio-Economic sub lot 4.1 – Socio-economic This procurement will follow the restricted procedure. This notice is for the Supplier Selection Criteria stage, following which the procurement team with shortlist suppliers to be invited to submit a tender proposal.

Lot Division

1 RD&E Framework Lot 1 Food Science Sub Lot 1.1 Supporting a Resilient And Secure Food System;

Work under lot 1 covers services relating to Defra’s Food Science and Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work, Defra seeks to develop a world-leading resilient Agri-food system, enabling the sector to grow and be more productive, sustainably. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
1 RD&E Framework Lot 1 Food Science Sub Lot 1.2 - Enabling a Productive and Competitive Agri-food chain

Work under lot 1 covers services relating to Defra’s Food Science and Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work, Defra seeks to develop a world-leading resilient Agri-food system, enabling the sector to grow and be more productive, sustainably. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
1 RD&E Framework lot 1 Food Science Sub lot 1.3 Safety and Confidence In Food

Work under lot 1 covers services relating to Defra’s Food Science and Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work, Defra seeks to develop a world-leading resilient Agri-food system, enabling the sector to grow and be more productive, sustainably. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
1 RD&D Framework Lot 1 Food Science Sub lot 1.4 Supporting a sustainable and Healthy Agri-food chain

Work under lot 1 covers services relating to Defra’s Food Science and Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work, Defra seeks to develop a world-leading resilient Agri-food system, enabling the sector to grow and be more productive, sustainably For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
2 RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.1 Crop Performance and Protection Services

Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra’s Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
2 RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.2 Livestock Performance Services

Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra’s Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
2 RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.3 Agronomy, Nutrient Management and Sustainable System Services;

Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra’s Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
2 RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.4 Modelling Toolkits Informatics and Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Services

Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra’s Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
2 RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.5 Farming Statistics

Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra’s Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
3 RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.1 AQ analysis and expert services

Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra’s Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
3 RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.2 AQ Monitoring and data

Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra’s Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
3 RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.3 Modelling tools for AQ studies;

Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra’s Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
3 RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.4 AQ Economics and social research

Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra’s Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
3 RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.5 Noise research and analysis

Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra’s Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
4 RD&E Framework Lot 4 Social, Economic and Operational Research

The role of social, economic and operational research in government is to support decision-makers to make better judgments so that policy and operations deliver value for money and improve the lives of the people of the UK. To inform new and on-going policy and operations development, Defra may require to commission bespoke projects to deliver research, analysis and advice to a consistent, professional standard. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120

CPV Codes

  • 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
  • 73110000 - Research services
  • 79315000 - Social research services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Staff qualifications are relevant.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal. 1) The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register — Accept the terms and conditions and click ‘continue’ — Enter your correct business and user details — Note the username you chose and click ‘Save’ when complete — You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender — Login to the portal with the username/password — Click the ‘PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers’ link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) — Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. — Click the ‘Express Interest’ button at the top of the page. — This will move the PQQ /ITT into your ‘My PQQs/ My ITTs’ page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking ‘Buyer Attachments’ in the ‘PQQ/ ITT Details’ box 3. Responding to the tender — Click ‘My Response’ under ‘PQQ/ ITT Details’, you can choose to ‘Create Response’ or to ‘Decline to Respond’ (please give a reason if declining) — You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification — Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT — There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the ‘Submit Response’ button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries through the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time

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