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Otter Platform Management and Use

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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23 Jun 2026 at 14:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Otter Platform Management and Use" contracting process, overseen by the Environment Agency, aimed to maintain the infrastructure necessary for otter monitoring through the Cardiff University Otter Project. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to research and veterinary services, and occurred in the United Kingdom. Managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the contract was completed using a direct procurement method that did not involve a competitive process. Key dates include the award on 23rd June 2026 and the contract period starting 1st July 2026, extending to 31st March 2027, with potential extensions through March 2029, depending on funding and operational needs.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale organisations specialising in research and veterinary services interested in long-term environmental projects. Given the project's focus on environmental monitoring and data management, businesses with expertise in scientific research and public data accessibility can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio. The strategic alignment with Cardiff University indicates that collaborative ventures with academic institutions may prove advantageous. Companies capable of providing sustained infrastructure support and those involved in environmental conservation efforts are well-suited to engage in such public sector opportunities, positioning themselves for potential future extensions and related contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Otter Platform Management and Use

Notice Description

The objective of this Contract is to maintain the infrastructure to deliver Otter Platform Management services. This Contract aims to enable continued monitoring of chemical exposure in otters through the Cardiff University Otter Project (CUOP), supporting the necessary infrastructure to make long-term use of otter samples and to generate and make data publicly accessible. This Contract has an initial term of nine (9) months, with two (2) optional one (1) + one (1) ex-tension years which will be exercised via a Contract Change Note issued by the Buyer subject to confirmation of funding and operational requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059023-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£163,818 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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