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RDE963 - The Effects of PFAS on Soil Health

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Buyer Address: Seacole Building 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF, UK

Contact Name: Bo-Jess Brooks

Contact Email: bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
49533.28 GBP
Published
08 Jan 2026, 16:13
Deadline
04 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
05 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
27 Mar 2026, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Cranfield University
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

This research will gather evidence on the effects of PFAS on soil health and subsequent implications for food security, soil structure and soil's resilience to flooding and drought. Contract awarded by Defra.

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