Defra Research Development and Evidence Framework 1

A Tender Notice
by DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Framework (Services)
Duration: 31.5 month
Value: £-£40M

Sector: PROFESSIONAL
Published: 14 Jun 2021
Delivery: To 08 Jan 2025 (est.)
Deadline: 26 Jul 2021 11:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

DEFRA Network Etendering Portal London

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

5	RD&E Framework Lot 5 Flood & Water Sub Lot 5.1 Evidence reviews for water quality, water resources & flood and coastal erosion risk management Work under lot 5 covers services relating to Flood & Coastal Erosion risk management, water quality and, water resources For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_32478. Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
5	RD&E Framework Lot 5 Flood & Water Sub Lot 5.2 - R&D for water quality, water resources and coastal erosion risk management Work under lot 5 covers services relating to Flood & Coastal Erosion risk management, water quality and, water resources For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_32478. Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
6	RD&E Framework lot 6 marine and Fisheries Sub lot 6.1 Clean & Safe Seas Work under Lot 6 covers services relating to Defra’s Marine and Fisheries Science and Evidence Programme, providing multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. This programme informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, current and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with the fishing industry and wider seafood sector, recreational angling sector, academic researchers, research laboratories, environmental organisations, the Devolved Administrations and coastal communities. It aims to deliver evidence to address current and near-term issues, but also to understand future risks to and vulnerabilities of the marine environment. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_32478. Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
6	RD&D Framework Lot 6 Marine & Fisheries Sub lot 6.2 Healthy & biologically diverse seas Work under Lot 6 covers services relating to Defra’s Marine and Fisheries Science and Evidence Programme, providing multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. This programme informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, current and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with the fishing industry and wider seafood sector, recreational angling sector, academic researchers, research laboratories, environmental organisations, the Devolved Administrations and coastal communities. It aims to deliver evidence to address current and near-term issues, but also to understand future risks to and vulnerabilities of the marine environment. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_32478. Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
6	RD&E Framework Lot 6 Marine and Fisheries Sub-lot 6.3 Productive seas & freshwater systems Work under Lot 6 covers services relating to Defra’s Marine and Fisheries Science and Evidence Programme, providing multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. This programme informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, current and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with the fishing industry and wider seafood sector, recreational angling sector, academic researchers, research laboratories, environmental organisations, the Devolved Administrations and coastal communities. It aims to deliver evidence to address current and near-term issues, but also to understand future risks to and vulnerabilities of the marine environment. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_32478. Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
6	RD&E Framework Lot 6 Marine & Fisheries Sub-lot 6.4 Ocean climate science & international engagement Work under Lot 6 covers services relating to Defra’s Marine and Fisheries Science and Evidence Programme, providing multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. This programme informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, current and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with the fishing industry and wider seafood sector, recreational angling sector, academic researchers, research laboratories, environmental organisations, the Devolved Administrations and coastal communities. It aims to deliver evidence to address current and near-term issues, but also to understand future risks to and vulnerabilities of the marine environment. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_32478. Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
6	RD&E Framework Lot 6 Marine & Fisheries Sub-lot 6.5 Society & the sea Work under Lot 6 covers services relating to Defra’s Marine and Fisheries Science and Evidence Programme, providing multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. This programme informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, current and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with the fishing industry and wider seafood sector, recreational angling sector, academic researchers, research laboratories, environmental organisations, the Devolved Administrations and coastal communities. It aims to deliver evidence to address current and near-term issues, but also to understand future risks to and vulnerabilities of the marine environment. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_32478. Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
7	RD&E Framework Lot 7 Resource & Waste Sub-lot 7.1 Waste & waste management Work under lot 7 covers services relating to Defra’s Resources and Waste Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work Defra seeks to develop policy to reach the goals and ambitions of the Resources and Waste Strategy which sets out how we will preserve our stock of material resources by minimising waste, promoting resource efficiency and moving towards a circular economy whilst minimising the damage caused to our natural environment by reducing and managing waste safely and carefully. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_32478. Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
7	RD&E Framework Lot 7 Resource & Waste Sub-lot 7.2 Material resource efficiency & sustainable consumption Work under lot 7 covers services relating to Defra’s Resources and Waste Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work Defra seeks to develop policy to reach the goals and ambitions of the Resources and Waste Strategy which sets out how we will preserve our stock of material resources by minimising waste, promoting resource efficiency and moving towards a circular economy whilst minimising the damage caused to our natural environment by reducing and managing waste safely and carefully. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_32478. Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
8	RD&E Framework Lot 8 Animal & Plant Health Sub-lot 8.1 Plant Health Natural Sciences Research & Evidence Work under Lot 8 covers services relating to Defra’s Animal Welfare and Plant Health Evidence programmes. Defra’s Plant Health Evidence and Analysis Programme is an interdisciplinary programme which supports the development of a wide range of policies broadly aiming to protect plant health from risk. The Programme engages with farming, horticulture and forestry industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations, and civil society to understand work in this area. Research and evidence gathering in this Programme supports development of policies on plant health, tree health, bee health and plant varieties and seeds. Defra’s Animal Welfare Evidence and Analysis Programme is an interdisciplinary programme which supports the development of a wide range of policies broadly aiming to establish high standards of animal welfare, in relation to farm animals, companion animals, welfare in transport and welfare at slaughter. The Programme engages with farming, welfare organisations, sector bodies, veterinary organisations, and civil society to understand work in this area For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_32478. Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
8	RD&E Framework Lot 8 Animal & Plant Health Sub-lot 8.2 Animal Welfare Research & Evidence Work under Lot 8 covers services relating to Defra’s Animal Welfare and Plant Health Evidence programmes. Defra’s Plant Health Evidence and Analysis Programme is an interdisciplinary programme which supports the development of a wide range of policies broadly aiming to protect plant health from risk. The Programme engages with farming, horticulture and forestry industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations, and civil society to understand work in this area. Research and evidence gathering in this Programme supports development of policies on plant health, tree health, bee health and plant varieties and seeds. Defra’s Animal Welfare Evidence and Analysis Programme is an interdisciplinary programme which supports the development of a wide range of policies broadly aiming to establish high standards of animal welfare, in relation to farm animals, companion animals, welfare in transport and welfare at slaughter. The Programme engages with farming, welfare organisations, sector bodies, veterinary organisations, and civil society to understand work in this area For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_32478. Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies

Renewal Options

tbc

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services
73110000 - Research services

Indicators

Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
This is a recurring contract.
Renewals are available.
Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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

Reference

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