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title: "RDE782 Assessing UK Industry Practices and Animal Numbers in Decapod"
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# RDE782 Assessing UK Industry Practices and Animal Numbers in Decapod

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a20a552a-4b6c-4634-bfbe-f39b0b13bd9d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded the procurement process for the research project titled "RDE782 Assessing UK Industry Practices and Animal Numbers in Decapod". The tender, classified under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73200000), aims to assess and standardise practices related to decapod crustaceans and cephalopod molluscs across various UK supply chains. The procurement, managed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, had its tender period ending on 6th March 2025, awarded on 7th March 2025, with the contract commencing on 13th March 2025 and concluding on 8th August 2025. The total contract value is £45,000, and the project encompasses diverse locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in environmental and marine studies. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete for such contracts given their capacity for detailed niche analyses and innovative research methodologies. The successful execution of the contract by Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd highlights the chance for similar firms to leverage their expertise in such specialised fields, contributing to both their growth and the advancement of industry standards. The involvement of a well-regarded buyer like DEFRA adds prestige and potential for long-term collaborations in future endeavours.

## Notice

The overall purpose of this research is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of current practices for capturing, handling, storing, selling, transporting, and slaughtering decapod crustaceans and cephalopod molluscs throughout different UK supply chains. The research will attempt to quantify (where data permits) the prevalence of these practices and develop standardized conversion metrics to estimate the number of animals involved.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2afbd1f-5cc4-47f6-a99c-45e7b8c5166b |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | POSEIDON AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2afbd1f-5cc4-47f6-a99c-45e7b8c5166b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2afbd1f-5cc4-47f6-a99c-45e7b8c5166b
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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