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title: "RDE617 Contaminants testing of sediment and water samples in The Wash"
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# RDE617 Contaminants testing of sediment and water samples in The Wash

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6ee6660-61dc-4339-bbda-1578ff93c2d7

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## Summary

Natural England, located at 17 Smith Square, London, has awarded a contract for "RDE617 Contaminants testing of sediment and water samples in The Wash" to ABPmer as the supplier. This project falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, focusing on lab analysis of water and sediment samples to identify contaminants such as hydrocarbons, metals, pesticides, and nutrients. The procurement process, described as a "selective" call-off from a framework agreement, has been completed, and the contract period is from 12 September 2024 to 30 December 2024. The total contract value is £54,684, and the project aims to address environmental pressures in intertidal cockle beds in The Wash, a location traversing multiple territories including the UK and beyond.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental testing and consultancy. Given the focus on contaminants in water and sediment, this contract is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in lab analysis and environmental conservation. Engaging in this contract can not only provide financial growth but also enhance a company's portfolio in environmental research and development services, potentially leading to further projects with Natural England and other similar organisations.

## Notice

Lab analysis of water & sediment samples for contaminants (hydrocarbons, metals, pesticides & nutrients). Samples are taken from intertidal cockle beds in The Wash, with the aim of identifying environmental pressures contributing to shellfish mortality in The Wash.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92981130-b980-4567-8600-1d45657c6dd5 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2024 - 30 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,684 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,684 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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

- 13 Sep 2024 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92981130-b980-4567-8600-1d45657c6dd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92981130-b980-4567-8600-1d45657c6dd5
  13th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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