# Provision of an investigation into the effects of modern pesticide application techniques on residues in food

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Health & Safety Executive](/buyers/health-safety-executive/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [RSK ADAS LIMITED](/contract-winners/rsk-adas/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £89,780
- Tender value: £90,000
- Award date: 26 April 2023
- Published: 14 June 2023
- Contract start: 2 May 2023
- Contract end: 30 April 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: b030d24e-06ea-47e4-94b7-32ce74062c78-653580
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36350f3e-5ffd-422d-9019-8f123ca5d44e

## Description

Pesticide application techniques have changed over time with newer techniques becoming more prevalent \(drones, shroud sprayers, spot spraying\) to have more targeted applications and improve crop yields\. Similarly, current data requirements address indoor or outdoor uses but more recently temporary covers, fleece and rain covers are being used\. The impact of these technique changes on pesticide residues in crops is not well understood and precautionary approaches are used in the absence of other data/solutions\. Consideration of how these factors can be proportionately handled in risk assessments is needed\. This project involves investigating the impact of a range of application techniques and crop growing conditions on pesticide residues in food\. Additional information: All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal\. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal\. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link: https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/hse

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b030d24e-06ea-47e4-94b7-32ce74062c78-653580)