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title: "Monitoring groundwater microbial communities (operational practice)"
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# Monitoring groundwater microbial communities (operational practice)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d89d1b6b-c504-4682-a71f-a0cc8a8725d7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Monitoring groundwater microbial communities (operational practice)" was commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, specifically classified under CPV code 73200000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 12th November 2025, with the contract period set to begin on 17th November 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The contract, valued at £92,778.21, was awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH).

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises involved in scientific research and ecological consultancy, particularly those specialising in environmental monitoring and data collection. The research aims to develop efficient protocols for eDNA collection and analysis, providing a platform for suppliers with expertise in groundwater ecosystems and microbial communities to demonstrate their capabilities. Such projects can enhance a company's portfolio and credibility in the environmental science sector, paving the way for future public and private sector collaborations.

## Notice

The ultimate purpose of this work is to establish a reliable and efficient protocol for eDNA collection and analysis of microbes contributing to the broader understanding of groundwater ecosystems. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e80c71e-6e34-47ea-b7bb-a4e84f018b43 |
| 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 | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,778 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,778 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## 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 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e80c71e-6e34-47ea-b7bb-a4e84f018b43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e80c71e-6e34-47ea-b7bb-a4e84f018b43
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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