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RDE907 - Prioritising Marine Enhancement Measures

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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15 Oct 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "RDE907 - Prioritising Marine Enhancement Measures" has been completed, with the award stage finalised. Contracted by the Environment Agency, this initiative aimed at developing a foundational library of marine enhancement measures falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" category. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £45,267, commenced on 7th October 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2026. This contract encompasses delivery to multiple locations, including the British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for entities involved in marine research and consultancy, especially those with expertise in developing enhancement measures within the ecological sector. While the contract was awarded to The Marine Biological Association of the UK, businesses with similar capabilities and specialisations can find promising avenues for growth by leveraging their expertise in future tenders within this sector. Companies aiming to work with the Environment Agency or organisations similar in scope should pay close attention to contracts like these, which highlight the rising demand for research and development services aimed at marine and ecological advancements.

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Notice Title

RDE907 - Prioritising Marine Enhancement Measures

Notice Description

This project will develop a foundational library of marine enhancement measures. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61890ae0-e4b0-4c8f-a2fa-5677e8cc8ff4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e59ae8f-d2e2-48ae-a976-76428474e478
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
SME

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
£45,267 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,267 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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