Tenders and Procurement Profile
This procurement profile of Defra is compiled by Tenderlake from public contract notices and award notices published in the UK, the EU and the EEA.
Tenderlake's record for Defra covers 193 tender notices and 502 contract award notices, the earliest award published in January 2012 and the latest in January 2025.
According to Tenderlake's records, Defra most often tenders for Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services (18%), Research and development services and related consultancy services (12%) and Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (11%).
Over the last five years the suppliers awarded most contracts by Defra are APEM Ltd (9 awards), Bangor University (5 awards) and Ricardo-AEA Ltd (5 awards), according to Tenderlake's award records.
The most recent contract award recorded by Tenderlake is "Laboratory services", awarded to Life Technologies Ltd and published in January 2025.
The most recent tender from Defra recorded by Tenderlake, "Hire of agricultural machinery with operator", closed on 10 October 2024.
Last updated 7 January 2025.
| Category | Share |
|---|---|
| Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services | 18% |
| Research and development services and related consultancy services | 12% |
| Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services | 11% |
| Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security | 8% |
| IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support | 6% |
| Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products | 6% |
| Education and training services | 6% |
| Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) | 5% |
| Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services | 4% |
| Other | 24% |
| Title of Procurement |
|---|
| Hire of agricultural machinery with operator |
| Technical support services |
| Environmental quality control services |
| Submersible pumps |
| Transport services (excl. Waste transport) |
| Evaluation consultancy services |
| Hire of vessels with crew |
| Design and execution of research and development |
| Surveillance services |
| Health and safety services |
| Title | Awarded To | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory services | Life Technologies Ltd | Jan 2025 |
| Education and training services | Bridgwater and Taunton College | Jul 2024 |
| Aquatic marine services | ABPmer | Jul 2024 |
| Air quality management | Ricardo-AEA Ltd | Jul 2024 |
| Air pollution monitoring or measurement services | Bureau Veritas UK Limited | Jul 2024 |
| Environmental monitoring other than for construction | Checkit Europe Ltd. | Jun 2024 |
| Research and development services and related consultancy services | Emily Fripp and Associates Ltd t/a Efeca | Jun 2024 |
| Hire of cranes with operator | Ainscough Crane Hire Limited | Jun 2024 |
| Agricultural and horticultural products | RSK ADAS Limited | May 2024 |
| Event services | Wilton Park Executive Agency | May 2024 |
| Supplier Name | Awards (last 5 years) |
|---|---|
| APEM Ltd | 9 |
| Bangor University | 5 |
| Ricardo-AEA Ltd | 5 |
| RSK ADAS Limited | 5 |
| UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) | 5 |
| UK Farmcare Ltd | 4 |
| UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology | 4 |
| Enviro Technology Services Ltd | 4 |
| Jacobs UK Ltd | 4 |
| Land Use Consultants | 4 |
In terms of their procurement profile, Defra is most similar to organisations such as Miljødirektoratet, Environmental Protection Agency, Rijkswaterstaat Water, Verkeer en Leefomgeving, Klima- og forurensningsdirektoratet, and European Union, represented by the European Commission.
According to Tenderlake's records, Defra most often tenders for Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services (18%), Research and development services and related consultancy services (12%) and Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (11%).
Over the last five years the suppliers awarded most contracts by Defra are APEM Ltd (9 awards), Bangor University (5 awards) and Ricardo-AEA Ltd (5 awards), according to Tenderlake's award records.
The most recent contract award recorded by Tenderlake is "Laboratory services", awarded to Life Technologies Ltd and published in January 2025.
Buyers with a procurement profile similar to Defra include Miljødirektoratet, Environmental Protection Agency, Rijkswaterstaat Water, Verkeer en Leefomgeving, Klima- og forurensningsdirektoratet and European Union, represented by the European Commission.
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