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Update of JNCC Deep-Sea Sponge Aggregation (DSSA) Guidance

JNCC SUPPORT CO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 12:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 15:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Update of JNCC Deep-Sea Sponge Aggregation (DSSA) Guidance" was conducted by JNCC SUPPORT CO, a central government public authority located in Peterborough, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on environmental services, specifically updating guidance to align with international definitions and establishing a clear framework for analysts and industry. The procurement method was an open competition, below threshold, and the contract was awarded to Envision Marine Ltd. The process culminated in an award on 18th December 2025, with the contract period running from 15th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The initial tender submission period closed on 1st December 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 24th November 2025.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in data analysis and the development of industry-standard guidelines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in providing environmental consultancy services and possessing a sound understanding of international marine conservation agreements would find this procurement process particularly beneficial for business growth. The structured open competition format encourages participation from capable bidders able to provide robust, well-documented proposals that can contribute to national and international environmental efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Update of JNCC Deep-Sea Sponge Aggregation (DSSA) Guidance

Notice Description

The primary aim is to conduct a comprehensive review and update of the existing Deep-Sea Sponge Aggregation (DSSA) guidance (Henry & Roberts, 2014) to create a framework that is clear, consistent, and usable for analysts and industry. The new guidance must achieve standardisation and alignment with international definitions set by OSPAR and ICES, while concurrently establishing a robust UK interpretation that effectively supports national reporting, data sharing, and data analysis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084323-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,667 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,830 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 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
JNCC SUPPORT CO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVISION MARINE LTD.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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