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RDE924 - Additional saltmarsh sediment samples

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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15 Oct 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "RDE924 - Additional saltmarsh sediment samples" as part of their research and development consultancy services, in collaboration with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). The procurement process culminated in the award stage on 8th October 2025, with the contract set to be executed between 1st November 2025 and 31st March 2026. This project falls under the services category, specifically targeting ecosystem services in estuarine and coastal habitats. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and encompasses various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research and development, particularly those with capabilities in ecosystem service delivery and associated consultancy services. Large-scale organisations like UKCEH, equipped to handle international projects and complex ecological assessments, are ideal candidates for such contracts. Engaging in this contract enables enterprises to expand their portfolio in environmental consultancy, leveraging innovative approaches to understand and utilise estuarine and coastal habitat services effectively.

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Notice Title

RDE924 - Additional saltmarsh sediment samples

Notice Description

The projects within the Ecosystem services Evidence plan will introduce novel methods and approaches to deliver new evidence that fills critical gaps in our understanding of how estuarine and coastal habitats deliver ecosystem services for nature and people. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5da093d-321c-4635-8d0d-e38ea679eec3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89b558db-b5f6-4603-8c09-1a3554d4fe9c
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
£9,626 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,626 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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