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Water Quality in the Lincolnshire Coast and Marine Priority Place

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Nov 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "Water Quality in the Lincolnshire Coast and Marine Priority Place" within the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The procurement, valued at £9,920, utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The initiative aims to address water quality issues impacting species and habitats along the Lincolnshire Coast, enhancing natural processes in the region. The contract period extends from 2nd December 2024 to 31st March 2025, with the project spanning the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large enterprises specialising in environmental research and consultancy. By addressing critical ecological issues, businesses can enhance their portfolio and credibility in the sector. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not particularly targeted in this procurement, established consultancy firms like Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd can leverage such projects to cement their market presence and foster relationships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Water Quality in the Lincolnshire Coast and Marine Priority Place

Notice Description

Water Quality has been identified as a significant issue for the priority place, negatively impacting species, habitats and protected sites and hindering natural processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c33e958-1122-4ee4-b657-c8fe56660ce2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aade14f-ee86-4256-a06f-e15a803ec80e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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