Award

RDE987 - Restoration Project Platform aka Marine Enhancement Directory (MEnD)

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Environment Agency, involved the completion of a tender titled "RDE987 - Restoration Project Platform aka Marine Enhancement Directory (MEnD)." This project, classified under the research and development consultancy services industry category, was aimed at developing and maintaining the Marine Enhancement Directory by ABPmer. Target delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted using a selective method under a framework agreement, is in the award stage, having been awarded on 13th January 2026. The contract period is from 14th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £49,877 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced with environmental or marine projects. While the procurement method was selective, businesses that form part of framework agreements can leverage similar opportunities to participate in governmental projects. Companies like ABPmer, who have secured the contract, will likely harness the project to expand their portfolio in marine environmental services, enhancing their market reputation. Although this particular tender may not be directly open to SMEs or VCSs, future projects of similar nature can potentially provide substantial growth opportunities for them within this scope of work.

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Notice Title

RDE987 - Restoration Project Platform aka Marine Enhancement Directory (MEnD)

Notice Description

Work by ABPmer to develop and maintain the Marine Enhancement Directory (MEnD). Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b353af96-6111-439a-9d42-96a998a44973
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fff558-8617-4716-8de1-8b47324144f7
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
Not specified

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
£49,877 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,877 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ABPMER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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