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title: "Assessing the impacts of the pump-scoop dredge fishery on the macrobent"
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# Assessing the impacts of the pump-scoop dredge fishery on the macrobent

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c38cf41-30e9-4b23-9ad0-2fbca18b85bd

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) involves the contract titled "Assessing the impacts of the pump-scoop dredge fishery on the macrobent" under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The location for this project is the United Kingdom, and it is currently in the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 25th June 2025. A call-off from a framework agreement was the procurement method utilized, and the contract period extends from 23rd June 2025 to 15th March 2026. The awarding was completed with a value of £49,950.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research and consultancy services. Although the project was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations specialising in environmental studies and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in marine and fisheries impact assessments, would be well-suited to participate. The successful bidder, ABPmer, indicates that firms with capabilities in evidence-based impact studies and collaboration with governmental advisory bodies have potential growth opportunities through similar tender opportunities.

## Notice

The Wessex Area Team at Natural England are commissioning this study to update the evidence base which is used to provide advice to Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority on the Habitats Regulations Assessment on the long-term sustainability of the pump-scoop dredge fishery that commercially operates within the Harbour. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c33c31-3160-48ea-b9fd-f217591dcfc8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,950 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABPMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c33c31-3160-48ea-b9fd-f217591dcfc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c33c31-3160-48ea-b9fd-f217591dcfc8
  11th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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