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title: "Variation letter - Principal designer, Pre-consent Offshore Surveys Procurement ABP Mer"
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published: "2024-09-13"
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# Variation letter - Principal designer, Pre-consent Offshore Surveys Procurement ABP Mer

Buyer: THE CROWN ESTATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccd03bf4-4f8e-437b-a0f4-6307b6db2cba

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## Summary

The Crown Estate recently completed a direct procurement process for research services entitled "Variation letter - Principal designer, Pre-consent Offshore Surveys Procurement ABP Mer." This procurement, segmented under the industry category of research services, was aimed at conducting pre-consent offshore surveys. The process culminated with the award on 20th July 2024, and the contract commenced on 21st July 2024, ending on 22nd September 2024. The procurement activity was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold, with the research to be conducted in the United Kingdom at a total value of £24,112.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations capable of delivering specialised research services. The nature of the services required suggests that businesses with expertise in maritime environmental research and experience in conducting offshore surveys would be particularly well-suited to engage. Given the direct procurement approach and the established timeline, organisations already well-versed in dealing with streamlined procurement processes stand to benefit the most.

## Notice

Variation letter - Principal designer, Pre-consent Offshore Surveys Procurement ABP Mer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f89ed388-6f55-4022-9d3d-ae782fd64981 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2024 - 22 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,112 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,112 |
| 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 | THE CROWN ESTATE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1Y 4AH |
| 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 | ABP MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LTD (ABPMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 21:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f89ed388-6f55-4022-9d3d-ae782fd64981

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f89ed388-6f55-4022-9d3d-ae782fd64981
  13th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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