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RDE547 Picoplankton Size Spectra & Drivers of Change

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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06 Jun 2024 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE547 Picoplankton Size Spectra & Drivers of Change" to The Marine Biological Association of the UK. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £59,862 in GBP, with a contract period running from May 24, 2024, to March 28, 2025. The tender period ended on May 20, 2024. The project falls under the category of research and development consultancy services.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses that specialize in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in marine biology. Being an SME or a voluntary or community sector enterprise can enhance suitability for participation in similar tender opportunities. The contract was awarded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, representing the public sector's commitment to engaging with diverse businesses for innovative projects.

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Notice Title

RDE547 Picoplankton Size Spectra & Drivers of Change

Notice Description

Address gaps in understanding of picoplankton as identified in years 1 & 2 of the project. The drivers of change and size spectra work have particularly shown this area as a gap where the very smallest of things have a strong influence on the large plankton asset.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c390f60b-8405-42a3-9c8c-b12e0dbd4fca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ada681-7c7c-48fe-bc97-a4ce57db86e9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
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
£59,862 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,862 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 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

THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE

Further Information

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