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Plankton as Indicators of Environment Change (PIECe)

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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02 Oct 2025 at 12:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, based in London, has completed a public procurement process titled "Plankton as Indicators of Environment Change (PIECe)", within the industry category of research and development services. This project aims to provide crucial tools, data, and evidence concerning environmental changes affected by nutrient imbalances, climate, and biodiversity. The procurement process was conducted using a direct method without competition, indicating it was below the prescribed threshold. The contract was awarded to The Marine Biological Association of the UK, with the contract period starting on 12th October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The process is in the award stage, and the total value of the contract is £122,243.93, with a net amount of £101,869.94.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in scientific research and environmental consultancy, especially those specialising in ecological indicators and marine biology. Firms with expertise in providing research services related to environmental monitoring and data analysis may find this contract particularly advantageous. Although the process was closed for competition, similar future projects may arise, presenting potential collaboration opportunities with agencies focusing on environmental health and resource management. Businesses of all sizes that align with these goals would be well positioned to engage with the Environment Agency in upcoming projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plankton as Indicators of Environment Change (PIECe)

Notice Description

project aims to ensure we have the tools, data and evidence in a rapidly changing environment that is exposed to nutrient imbalances, climate, biodiversity and the quality of services provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061714-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£101,869 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mike.best@environment-agency.gov.uk, procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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

THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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