Planning

Procurement of Managed Support Service to the Marine Environmental Monitoring and Assessment National Database Plus (MERMAN+)

DEFRA

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Planning

04 Feb 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

DEFRA is seeking a managed support service for the Marine Environmental Monitoring and Assessment National Database Plus (MERMAN+). Classified under the IT services category, this procurement process is currently in the planning stage. The process was initiated on 4th February 2025, with an engagement end date set for 3rd March 2025. The procurement will impact regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a primary postal address in London (SW1P 3JR).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are encouraged to participate. The managed support service aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of marine environmental data management, benefiting UK Competent Monitoring Authorities. Engaging in this tender can position businesses as key partners in supporting government environmental initiatives, thereby fostering growth and enhancing their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Managed Support Service to the Marine Environmental Monitoring and Assessment National Database Plus (MERMAN+)

Notice Description

The Marine Environmental Monitoring and Assessment National Database - Plus (MERMAN+) (v2.0) is the recently revised data repository that stores quality-assured marine environmental data collected by seven UK Competent Monitoring Authorities (CMAs) under the Clean Seas Environmental Monitoring Programme (CSEMP), coordinated by the Clean Safe Seas Evidence Group (CSSEG). This early market engagement is requesting responses from interested partners within the market to questions pertinent to any future procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01240b6f-29a1-430f-982c-6f9316dccb66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc6ecfe-d725-405d-9eb0-e1993d3a0ac2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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