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Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis (2025-2033)

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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05 Jan 2026 at 16:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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04 Dec 2025 at 15:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

14 Nov 2025 at 15:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 15:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, located in London, has led an open framework agreement titled "Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis (2025–2033)" as part of the procurement process, on behalf of the Defra Group. This contract involves the analysis of marine macrobenthic invertebrate samples from UK waters, supporting statutory monitoring under directives like the Water Framework Directive. The contract, valued at approximately £4.9 million over a maximum of eight years, officially commenced on 12 December 2025. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the initial contract period ending on 11 December 2028, and extensions possible until 2033. The industry category of this procurement is research services, pertinent to environmental and coastal monitoring.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in environmental research and analysis. Suppliers like Hebog Environmental Limited, APEM Limited, Thomson Environmental Consultants Limited, Ocean Ecology Limited, and the University of Hull, who have been awarded places within this framework, benefit from a steady stream of projects awarded via mini-competitions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental services and robust analytical capabilities may find particularly fertile ground for expanding their operations by participating in similar procurement opportunities. Such frameworks promote business growth by facilitating long-term working relationships and offering a structured environment to compete for ad-hoc assignments catered to specific business needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis (2025-2033)

Notice Description

The Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis Framework (2025-2033) is an open framework agreement led by the Environment Agency on behalf of the Defra Group, with an estimated value of PS4.9 million over eight years (excluding VAT). The Framework will comprise of 5 Suppliers. The contract starts on 12 December 2025 and expires on 11 December 2028. The Contract may run until 11 December 2033, subject to the extensions provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000446-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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

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
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

APEM Limited

Hebog Environmental Limited

Ocean Ecology Limited

Thomson Environmental Consultants Limited

University of Hull

Further Information

Notice Documents

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