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ES RDE 049 - CSM 2026 Survey: CEN072026/HI1915: Benthic macrofauna sample analy

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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09 Jul 2026 at 11:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently completed a public procurement process for their project titled "ES RDE 049 - CSM 2026 Survey: CEN072026/HI1915: Benthic macrofauna sample analys". This procurement falls under the services category, more specifically related to research and development consultancy services, and is classified within the central government sector. The contract was awarded on 9th July 2026 for work that primarily takes place in the United Kingdom, specifically with the buyer located in London. The tender process reached its Award stage and followed a selective procurement method below threshold, awarded under a framework and deemed non-competitive, with the contract spanning from 29th June 2026 to 18th December 2026.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental research and consultancy services. The successful bidder, APEM Limited, a firm based in Stockport, has been selected to conduct macrofauna taxonomic analysis and Particle Size Analysis (PSA) for DEFRA. Such projects are well-suited for businesses with expertise in marine biology, environmental analytics, and related consultancy services looking to expand their portfolio and gain governmental collaboration. Participating in such contracts can bolster a company's reputation within the industry and provide further opportunities for engagement with public sector projects in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ES RDE 049 - CSM 2026 Survey: CEN072026/HI1915: Benthic macrofauna sample analy

Notice Description

JNCC self-service direct award. JNCC wishes to commission a contract to undertake the macrofauna taxonomic analysis and Particle Size Analysis (PSA), of benthic grab samples to be collected on the CEND072026 offshore survey planned for 20th April to 19th May.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c764
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064651-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£62,299 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 18 Dec 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
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

APEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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