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title: "Pelagic from Physics to Sharks"
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# Pelagic from Physics to Sharks

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e9b7a29-5c5e-4fad-9232-cf36516e7856

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for specialist scientific support titled "Pelagic from Physics to Sharks" in the industry category of Research and Development Services. The procurement method used was a direct Single Tender Action, and the contract value is £57,485.39. The contract period is from September 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025, with the tender period ending on July 1, 2023. The contracting authority is the Environment Agency located at Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in marine pelagic lifeforms and size spectrum analysis to participate. Companies providing specialist scientific services and related consultancy services are well-suited to compete. The contract was awarded to Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and it highlights the demand for understanding marine lifeforms and data analysis in the scientific sector. The contract's financial value, coupled with the specific focus on marine sciences, makes it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to grow in this niche sector.

## Notice

Specialist scientific support that understands marine pelagic lifeforms and size spectrum analysis, lifeform carbon, and food webs to analyse and interpret data, to produce reports, visualisations, and papers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0430483-24f7-4739-b6a1-761b623983b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,485 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,485 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0430483-24f7-4739-b6a1-761b623983b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0430483-24f7-4739-b6a1-761b623983b9
  20th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c95910b-a63e-4b75-8bd6-45deb0c6cdf6
  Pelagic from Physics to Sharks_FINAL Redacted

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