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Assessing the impacts of the pump-scoop dredge fishery on the macrobent

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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11 Nov 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) involves the contract titled "Assessing the impacts of the pump-scoop dredge fishery on the macrobent" under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The location for this project is the United Kingdom, and it is currently in the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 25th June 2025. A call-off from a framework agreement was the procurement method utilized, and the contract period extends from 23rd June 2025 to 15th March 2026. The awarding was completed with a value of £49,950.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research and consultancy services. Although the project was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations specialising in environmental studies and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in marine and fisheries impact assessments, would be well-suited to participate. The successful bidder, ABPmer, indicates that firms with capabilities in evidence-based impact studies and collaboration with governmental advisory bodies have potential growth opportunities through similar tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Assessing the impacts of the pump-scoop dredge fishery on the macrobent

Notice Description

The Wessex Area Team at Natural England are commissioning this study to update the evidence base which is used to provide advice to Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority on the Habitats Regulations Assessment on the long-term sustainability of the pump-scoop dredge fishery that commercially operates within the Harbour. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c38cf41-30e9-4b23-9ad0-2fbca18b85bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c33c31-3160-48ea-b9fd-f217591dcfc8
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
£49,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABPMER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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