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title: "Defra awarded contract for Littoral sediment survey of the Duddon Estuary SSSI - WFA pilot"
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# Defra awarded contract for Littoral sediment survey of the Duddon Estuary SSSI - WFA pilot

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16adfbe4-a760-489c-b157-8d1c2f7a99d5

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## Summary

The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "Littoral sediment survey of the Duddon Estuary SSSI - WFA pilot" to ABPmer. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract value is £34,750, and the procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 18th November 2022, and the contract period is from 5th January 2023 to 15th January 2024.

This awarded contract by Defra presents business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the research and development sector. Companies with expertise in surveying and consultancy services for environmental projects, specifically related to littoral sediment surveys, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process was successfully completed, offering a chance for businesses to engage with Defra on similar projects in the future and contribute to environmental conservation efforts.

## Notice

This is a contract award for Littoral sediment survey of the Duddon Estuary SSSI - WFA pilot through the Research Development and Evidence Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a830cf5c-2250-4504-94a5-51ee193d719f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2023 - 15 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,750 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2023 at 17:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a830cf5c-2250-4504-94a5-51ee193d719f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a830cf5c-2250-4504-94a5-51ee193d719f
  9th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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