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Oceanwise Marine Thames Vector

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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30 Jul 2025 at 10:07

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17 Jul 2025 at 11:28

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17 Jul 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, located in London, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Oceanwise Marine Thames Vector." This process falls under the environmental services category and was executed directly without competition due to technical reasons. OceanWise Limited, located in Alton, has been awarded the contract for supplying data licences for marine themes vector datasets in UK waters. The procurement method was below the threshold, aimed at providing services, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026. The legal basis for this award is supported by UK legislation 2023/54.

This contract opportunity, under the category of research services, opens avenues for specialised businesses in environmental data and marine services to engage collaboratively with central government authorities. While the tender saw limited competition due to the technical specificity of OceanWise Limited's offerings, it demonstrates a demand for niche data solutions and sustainability-focused expertise in marine environments. Businesses with technical capabilities similar to those of OceanWise, particularly SMEs specialising in environmental services, can leverage such procurement opportunities to expand their market presence and potentially secure future government collaborations under similar frameworks.

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Notice Title

Oceanwise Marine Thames Vector

Notice Description

Data licence for up to 20 local and up to 50 remote users x4 multiplier). Comprising the following datasets for UK waters; (x6 Multiplier). Ow-MTX-MTF, 25-01; Marine Themes Vector - Feature Layers only excl. Geology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056126
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044158-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£22,549 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£22,549 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEANWISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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