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Land Sea Interface Project: WP3 Regional Research & Assessment

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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19 Mar 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, initiated the Land Sea Interface Project under the title "Land Sea Interface Project: WP3 Regional Research & Assessment". This procurement process is now complete, with the project located in the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 17th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. This award has been categorised under research services, procured using a direct method "below threshold - without competition". The procurement stage concluded with an award and contract, highlighting the project's significance in environmental research and management.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for entities specialising in research services within the environmental sector. Ocean and Coastal Futures Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Bristol, has been identified as the supplier for this contract. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale research projects and contributing to regional marine and coastal strategy would find this contract's scope aligned with their capabilities. Businesses capable of supporting project management, hosting steering committees, and facilitating webinars would be well-suited to such endeavours.

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Notice Title

Land Sea Interface Project: WP3 Regional Research & Assessment

Notice Description

Land Sea Interface Project: WP3 Regional Research & Assessment OCF will provide overall project management with responsibility for the timeline, reporting to the EA, hosting the national RME Steering Committee, and supporting CPN and TWT to deliver the SEME webinars in 2025-2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024991-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,816 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 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

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
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

OCEAN AND COASTAL FUTURES

Further Information

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