Planning

Daphnia magna Bioaccumulation Project

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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16 Jun 2025 at 15:41

Planning

16 Jun 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Daphnia magna Bioaccumulation Project" is being undertaken by the Environment Agency, supported by the Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs. This tender falls under the environmental services and research services categories, with a primary focus on the UK region, specifically London. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with significant market engagement expected. Key dates include a deadline for engagement responses by 23rd June 2025, while the project is set to commence on 18th August 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental and research services to collaborate with a public authority within the sub-central government sector. The project is particularly conducive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), all of which have their suitability noted in the procurement process. Engaging in this project could enhance business growth by providing opportunities to work closely with a prominent government entity and gain experience in delivering specialised environmental services.

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Notice Title

Daphnia magna Bioaccumulation Project

Notice Description

To enable written early market engagement on the Daphnia magna Bioaccumulation Project. For further information, please contact jemma.godleman@defra.gov.uk for the specification and market engagement questionnaire.

Planning Information

For further information, please contact jemma.godleman@defra.gov.uk for the specification and market engagement questionnaire. All responses to the market engagement must be sent back to jemma.godleman@defra.gov.uk by 23/06/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054dbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032740-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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