Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c99-b0b4-73d6-993f-c4e00ad2d110/eam1-open-methods [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # EAM1 - Open Methods [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Estimated value £107,477 Published 22 Jun 2022 Deadline Closed 8 Apr 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The project objective is to create understanding of the benefits, risks, and requirements for moving towards approaches that use open methods, including the infrastructure and funding required to implement and maintain. Current methods are closed meaning we pay to use them and cannot view or edit the code. This restricts innovation and reproducibility. Academia and other operational fields have reported large benefits to innovation by adopting more open methods but there remain questions around how the methods are supported and funded. ## CPV classification Geology, oceanography and hydrology services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8bacd0ab-cc8b-420a-ab44-e91fc8c952b6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileDefra Network eTendering Portal: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal)[SectorMore Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing UK Atomic Energy Authority 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing)[Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust 38 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender)[Asbestos Surveys Northamptonshire Partnership Homes 28 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys)[Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite)[Penistone Station - Independent Assessor Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council 27 days left 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor)[CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) 28 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)