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title: "Allonby Bay HPMA Plankton Data Review"
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# Allonby Bay HPMA Plankton Data Review

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c41696ae-192f-4a9f-829b-82e570863e32

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, has completed a public procurement process titled "Allonby Bay HPMA Plankton Data Review". This contract, classified under research and development consultancy services (CPV code 73200000), involved investigating the seasonality of plankton data across different areas, focusing primarily on Allonby and the Solway regions within the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching the award stage on 21 January 2025. The contract period spanned from 16 January 2025 to 31 March 2025, with a total contract value of GBP 3,225, aimed at enhancing marine research capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine biological research and consultancy services. While the contract has already been awarded to The Marine Biological Association of the UK, the procurement process illustrates a growing demand for environmental research services within the public sector. Businesses equipped with expertise in marine data analysis and development consultancy would find opportunities in similar future tenders. Although this specific contract was unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises, large-scale enterprises with the necessary resources and experience can leverage such contracts to bolster their service portfolio and establish a robust presence in government research engagements.

## Notice

To investigate seasonality of the zooplankton and phytoplankton data and compare between three areas (Allonby and two areas around Solway). Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b8ede4c-158c-47e9-b4aa-1bdbad8d600a |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,225 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,225 |
| 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 | THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b8ede4c-158c-47e9-b4aa-1bdbad8d600a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b8ede4c-158c-47e9-b4aa-1bdbad8d600a
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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