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title: "Lake Phytoplankton Analysis 2025/26"
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buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY"
published: "2025-08-22"
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# Lake Phytoplankton Analysis 2025/26

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9488b56-38d6-4da2-bde0-68775467366c

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for the "Lake Phytoplankton Analysis 2025/26" contract, which falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. The project involves the identification, enumeration, and biovolume assessment of lake phytoplankton samples across England. The award stage was marked active on the 10th of July, 2025, reflecting the agency's commitment to environmental research. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract running from the 10th of July, 2025, to the 28th of February, 2026. The procurement value is GBP 94,860.46, and the services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research and consultancy. While large consultancies might be best suited, given the non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs noted in the procurement details, it provides a chance for experienced firms like APEM Ltd, the awarded supplier, to expand their portfolio and expertise. Companies with capabilities in phytoplankton analysis and access to relevant technology are encouraged to explore similar opportunities that may arise from framework agreements with the Environment Agency.

## Notice

provide identification, enumeration and biovolume assessment of lake phytoplankton samples collected from lakes in England during 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ceea109-fb43-4b8e-82b3-d261156e96a8 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,860 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ceea109-fb43-4b8e-82b3-d261156e96a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ceea109-fb43-4b8e-82b3-d261156e96a8
  22nd August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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