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title: "mNCEA Pelagic Monitoring (NC34)"
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# mNCEA Pelagic Monitoring (NC34)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6df95dd-0b9c-402d-a3a9-54638a5093bb

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for mNCEA Pelagic Monitoring (NC34) to The Marine Biological Association of the UK. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold), with a contract period starting on 22nd May 2023 and ending on 31st March 2024. The award value is £363,781.24 in GBP, and the tender period ended on 22nd April 2023. The contract covers environmental services and is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. The project location includes various countries, including the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity initiated by DEFRA for environmental services provides a chance for businesses, specifically SMEs and organisations in the environmental sector, to grow their operations. The contract period offers a long-term engagement opportunity until March 2024, allowing suppliers to plan and allocate resources effectively. The direct procurement method used favours efficiency and a streamlined process for contracting, thus offering a suitable environment for smaller businesses to compete on a level playing field.

## Notice

mNCEA Pelagic Monitoring (NC34)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ea1e79-690f-4d55-b1be-83dcbad89a38 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £363,781 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2023 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ea1e79-690f-4d55-b1be-83dcbad89a38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ea1e79-690f-4d55-b1be-83dcbad89a38
  22nd June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3eef695-77a4-4664-85cd-765b44f710aa
  MBA - Mid-Tier_-_Contract_Award_Form final redacted_Redacted

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