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title: "Procurement of Managed Support Service to the Marine Environmental Monitoring and Assessment National Database Plus (MERMAN+)"
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# Procurement of Managed Support Service to the Marine Environmental Monitoring and Assessment National Database Plus (MERMAN+)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01240b6f-29a1-430f-982c-6f9316dccb66

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## Summary

DEFRA is seeking a managed support service for the Marine Environmental Monitoring and Assessment National Database Plus (MERMAN+). Classified under the IT services category, this procurement process is currently in the planning stage. The process was initiated on 4th February 2025, with an engagement end date set for 3rd March 2025. The procurement will impact regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a primary postal address in London (SW1P 3JR).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are encouraged to participate. The managed support service aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of marine environmental data management, benefiting UK Competent Monitoring Authorities. Engaging in this tender can position businesses as key partners in supporting government environmental initiatives, thereby fostering growth and enhancing their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

The Marine Environmental Monitoring and Assessment National Database - Plus (MERMAN+) (v2.0) is the recently revised data repository that stores quality-assured marine environmental data collected by seven UK Competent Monitoring Authorities (CMAs) under the Clean Seas Environmental Monitoring Programme (CSEMP), coordinated by the Clean Safe Seas Evidence Group (CSSEG). This early market engagement is requesting responses from interested partners within the market to questions pertinent to any future procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc6ecfe-d725-405d-9eb0-e1993d3a0ac2 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 17:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc6ecfe-d725-405d-9eb0-e1993d3a0ac2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc6ecfe-d725-405d-9eb0-e1993d3a0ac2
  4th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a811ff1-0917-4119-b91a-4eef1994c647
  MERMAN_RFI - Final

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