Tender Results of Department For Environment Food & Rural Affairs

WRAP Independent Expert Support-1. Preparation support This phase will involve inputting to the initial design and set up of the grant scheme, joining preparation workshops and supporting Defra in preparing for the start of the assessment phase. 2. Assessment External representatives bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise to the assessment panel. This diversity enhances the panel's ability to evaluate grant applications and consider a broad range of factors, leading to more well-rounded and inform...

RDE781 Supporting South-West Seabird Colonies-This project is scoping a opportunities in south-west England to provide compensatory measures for offshore wind development impacts on seabirds, with a particular focus on auks and great black-backed gull, and recreational disturbance impacts.

FCP: Improving the tone of Defra group communications-FCP: Improving the tone of Defra group communications

RDE774 Assessment of alternative arable pesticide usage survey sampling strategies-The aim of this work is to explore different sampling methodologies for the Pesticide Usage Survey (PUS), and using power analysis attempt to understand how different experimental designs will alter the ability to detect changes in pesticide active substances over time. As a secondary aim, the work will also attempt to understand how changes to the PUS could affect the ability to detect changes and trends in the Pesticide Load Indicator metrics.

ENVFCPMM00704B00R_Jacobs_Coastal Modelling Standards-.

RDE728 Risks to linear and buried infrastructure from peat rewetting-The aim of this project is to develop an understanding of the impacts and risks to linear and buried infrastructure from rewetting peat and the barriers and mitigations associated with these. The outcome of this will be that Defra has knowledge on where it is and is not possible to rewet peat due to either risks to infrastructure or asset holders ability to prevent rewetting.

RDE760 Reaching Net Zero within a Circular Economy Quantifying waste sector-base-The UK has a legally binding commitment to Net Zero by 2050 and the CCC has stated we are 'not on track to hit this target', we therefore must be able to quantify the impact of new priorities and align our nationally determined contribution with emerging policies. The SoS has announced the circular economy as one of the top 5 priorities for Defra, highlighting the need to move from our 'take make throw' economy to one which uses a systemic approach across the full material an...

Cam Nature-based Solutions Weather and Soil Monitoring Equipment-The purchase of weather and soil moisture monitoring equipment to monitor the effectiveness of nature-based solutions on water resources within the Cam catchment.

Cam Nature-based Solutions Water Level Monitoring Equipment-The purchase of water level and flow monitoring equipment to monitor the effectiveness of nature-based solutions on water resources within the Cam catchment.

Contract Award - Teddington Barge Lock Culvert Works-The EA must retain operation of the Barge lock because it is a Statutory Navigational requirement and is a high priority for the emergency services such as the RNLI.