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21 Aug 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is managing a tender process under the title "Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis (2025 – 2033)" with the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs facilitating this procurement. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically environmental monitoring other than for construction. The project location is the United Kingdom. This tender is currently active, with the procurement stage set at the tender phase. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 18 September 2025, the end of the enquiry period on 11 September 2025, and the award period closing on 10 October 2025. The contract will commence on 1 November 2025 and potentially extend to 1 November 2033 under a framework agreement. This open procurement process aligns with the Procurement Act 2023, section 49.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers experienced in environmental monitoring services. It's especially suitable for companies capable of providing detailed analysis of marine macrobenthic invertebrate samples. With a total value of £4,900,000, the framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers to participate, fostering competition and leveraging their expertise through mini-competitions, or call-offs. Businesses that excel in technical proficiency in environmental analysis, given the 70% technical weight in the tender's award criteria, will find this tender particularly appealing. The contract terms permit electronic submissions in English, and the procurement method encourages transparent and fair competition under an open procedure as per the legal guidelines.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis (2025 - 2033)

Notice Description

Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis (2025-2033) The Environment Agency is intending to procure the Services of Suppliers to analyse marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Samples. The Project will be attributed to an Open Framework Agreement, under EA Framework Terms and Conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Duration: Initial 3 years + optional extensions (1+2+2 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050594-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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