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title: "RDE987 - Restoration Project Platform aka Marine Enhancement Directory (MEnD)"
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# RDE987 - Restoration Project Platform aka Marine Enhancement Directory (MEnD)

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b353af96-6111-439a-9d42-96a998a44973

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Environment Agency, involved the completion of a tender titled "RDE987 - Restoration Project Platform aka Marine Enhancement Directory (MEnD)." This project, classified under the research and development consultancy services industry category, was aimed at developing and maintaining the Marine Enhancement Directory by ABPmer. Target delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted using a selective method under a framework agreement, is in the award stage, having been awarded on 13th January 2026. The contract period is from 14th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £49,877 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced with environmental or marine projects. While the procurement method was selective, businesses that form part of framework agreements can leverage similar opportunities to participate in governmental projects. Companies like ABPmer, who have secured the contract, will likely harness the project to expand their portfolio in marine environmental services, enhancing their market reputation. Although this particular tender may not be directly open to SMEs or VCSs, future projects of similar nature can potentially provide substantial growth opportunities for them within this scope of work.

## Notice

Work by ABPmer to develop and maintain the Marine Enhancement Directory (MEnD). Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fff558-8617-4716-8de1-8b47324144f7 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,877 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,877 |
| 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 4DF |
| 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

- 14 Jan 2026 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fff558-8617-4716-8de1-8b47324144f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fff558-8617-4716-8de1-8b47324144f7
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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