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title: "tNCEA - DNA River Macroinvertebrates"
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# tNCEA - DNA River Macroinvertebrates

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e65cc309-0947-4686-aad8-a4ba3feb7d93

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## Summary

The Environment Agency, based in London, has concluded the procurement process for the "tNCEA - DNA River Macroinvertebrates" contract, focusing on services related to aquatic invertebrates. This contract followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award phase completed on 13th October 2025. The contract, valued at £91,999.94, is active from 13th October 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The targeted delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other global regions, underlining its expansive reach within the services category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in ecological and hydrological research, particularly those specialising in DNA analysis of river macroinvertebrates. Although the contract was not oriented towards SMEs or VCSEs, it is an excellent growth opportunity for large-scale enterprises capable of supplying complex environmental research services. The role of the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology as the supplier underscores the importance of expertise in both ecology and broad geographical operations, making it ideal for firms with large-scale operational capabilities in these domains.

## Notice

tNCEA - DNA River Macroinvertebrates: Scoping Study, Reference Library and Marker Analysis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c254df-f0d9-46a5-bd4b-bfd847026329 |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,999 |
| 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 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

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03312300 - Aquatic invertebrates

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c254df-f0d9-46a5-bd4b-bfd847026329

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c254df-f0d9-46a5-bd4b-bfd847026329
  13th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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