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Solway Firth MCZ Juvenile Smelt Survey

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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11 Nov 2025 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) involves the award of a contract titled "Solway Firth MCZ Juvenile Smelt Survey". This initiative falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV Code: 73200000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 23rd October 2025. According to the contract timeline, services commenced on 15th September 2025 and are scheduled to conclude by 29th March 2026. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and culminated in the awarding of a contract valued at £24,923.2 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research and consultancy, particularly those with a focus on marine conservation and ecological surveys. While this specific tender may not be directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with experience in conducting marine conservation studies could benefit by expanding their expertise and diversifying their portfolios in marine environmental services. The awarded supplier, Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd, exemplifies the type of company well-suited for such contracts due to its scale and experience in aquatic resource management. Such tenders can enhance business growth by offering a platform to deliver impactful conservation work while establishing valuable connections with government bodies like Defra.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solway Firth MCZ Juvenile Smelt Survey

Notice Description

This survey aims to build an understanding of the presence of smelt in the Solway Firth MCZ in order to contribute to a baseline for future management and measurable progress toward the site's conservation objectives. Contract awarded by Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52337ef-64b6-4de8-9c33-6c6af1df2a7d
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£24,923 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,923 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 29 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

POSEIDON AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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