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Daphnia magna Bioaccumulation Project

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

29 Aug 2025 at 12:50

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

21 Jul 2025 at 10:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 12:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Daphnia magna Bioaccumulation Project" commenced under the Environment Agency’s purview, managed by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Located in London, this public authority aimed to procure services through an open procedure. The contract, falling under the industry categories of research and environmental services, had a projected value of £190,000 (gross value £228,000) and was scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025, concluding on 31st October 2026. Although initially in the tender stage with an extended submission deadline until 8th August 2025, the procurement was ultimately cancelled on 29th August 2025 due to budgetary constraints.

This tender presented significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ecotoxicology and method development, as it sought contractors with expertise in these fields to conduct comprehensive assessments of Daphnia magna. SMEs and VCSEs were especially encouraged to participate, opening possibilities for smaller entities to compete in substantial public contracts. Though the project did not proceed, similar future opportunities could allow companies in environmental research and development to contribute innovatively to regulatory assessments and ecological studies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Daphnia magna Bioaccumulation Project

Notice Description

Building upon the Environment Agency (2025) evidence review, and considering the findings of Celik et al. (2025), we are looking to employ a contractor, with expertise in performing D. magna ecotoxicology studies and method development, to perform a comprehensive assessment of the use of D. magna for screening the B potential of substances. This is being procured under the Research and Development exemption (Schedule 2, Part 1, Section 22 Procurement Act 2023). Please find below a link to the pre-market engagement notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032740-2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055779
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052438-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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
Postcode Area
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

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