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RDE928 - Enhancing the Plankton Lifeform Extraction Tool - robust data for indic

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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02 Oct 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a contract, titled "RDE928 - Enhancing the Plankton Lifeform Extraction Tool," as part of its efforts in the Research and Development sector. This contract, valued at £41,445, is under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, classified by the CPV code 73200000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award being activated on 1st October 2025. The contract spans from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026 and covers a wide geographical scope including the United Kingdom and various territories. The procurement method was "Selective," specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those capable of enhancing technical tools such as the Plankton Lifeform Extraction Tool. While the contract has already been awarded to The Marine Biological Association of the UK, the information highlights potential areas of engagement for businesses in environmental science and tool development sectors. Companies with expertise in handling complex data systems and contributing to scientific advancements in marine biology would find similar opportunities advantageous for growth.

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Notice Title

RDE928 - Enhancing the Plankton Lifeform Extraction Tool - robust data for indic

Notice Description

We propose to enhance the Plankton Lifeform Extraction Tool, a globally unique system critical for analysing and storing light-microscopy plankton data to underpin the pelagic habitats indicators.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e765ea41-99da-4659-aad6-d316597f55e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2993d321-557a-43fd-9a43-7fa82ecddc94
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
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
£41,445 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,445 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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 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

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