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title: "DASSH, The Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data"
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# DASSH, The Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b78ebfe8-67d0-4697-a479-7cfd76b01533

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking a contractor to host and maintain the DASSH (The Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data) database. This contract falls under the category of marine research services and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is limited, with the award made without prior publication of a contract notice. The tender period closed on 1st March 2016, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2016 and will run until 31st March 2017. The total contract value is set at £72,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in database services, marine research, and archive services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aims to support diverse providers in maintaining essential marine data operations. Engaging in this tender could enhance the successful bidder's portfolio in the marine sciences sector and foster future collaborations with governmental bodies.

## Notice

DASSH is the accredited national Data Archive Centre for marine species and habitats data. The purpose of the contract is for the Contractor to host the DASSH data base and maintain its function as set out in this specification. DASSH is co-funded by Defra and the Scottish Government (via 'Marine Scotland'). Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60da1c6c-8f8a-4be3-b6f3-dff90c33dd65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 92512000 - Archive services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2017 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60da1c6c-8f8a-4be3-b6f3-dff90c33dd65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60da1c6c-8f8a-4be3-b6f3-dff90c33dd65
  1st March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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