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title: "Solway Firth MCZ Juvenile Smelt Survey"
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# Solway Firth MCZ Juvenile Smelt Survey

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e627ddd3-af76-4d43-81f5-5207cc9f1cdc

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) involves the award of a contract titled "Solway Firth MCZ Juvenile Smelt Survey". This initiative falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV Code: 73200000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 23rd October 2025. According to the contract timeline, services commenced on 15th September 2025 and are scheduled to conclude by 29th March 2026. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and culminated in the awarding of a contract valued at £24,923.2 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research and consultancy, particularly those with a focus on marine conservation and ecological surveys. While this specific tender may not be directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with experience in conducting marine conservation studies could benefit by expanding their expertise and diversifying their portfolios in marine environmental services. The awarded supplier, Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd, exemplifies the type of company well-suited for such contracts due to its scale and experience in aquatic resource management. Such tenders can enhance business growth by offering a platform to deliver impactful conservation work while establishing valuable connections with government bodies like Defra.

## Notice

This survey aims to build an understanding of the presence of smelt in the Solway Firth MCZ in order to contribute to a baseline for future management and measurable progress toward the site's conservation objectives. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52337ef-64b6-4de8-9c33-6c6af1df2a7d |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,923 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,923 |
| 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 | POSEIDON AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52337ef-64b6-4de8-9c33-6c6af1df2a7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52337ef-64b6-4de8-9c33-6c6af1df2a7d
  11th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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