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title: "RDE658 Additional sampling for national saltmarsh study"
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# RDE658 Additional sampling for national saltmarsh study

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9412530-9d59-4aab-87fa-b8e998f51ce7

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "RDE658 Additional sampling for national saltmarsh study." This falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73200000). The tender was executed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, worth £33,203.59 GBP, runs from 8th October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, with the official award date being 23rd October 2024. The project spans multiple locations, including the UK, Europe, and various British Overseas Territories, and focuses on improving ecosystem service evidence in estuarine and coastal habitats like saltmarshes and seagrass beds.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consulting, marine biology, and ecological research. The project’s focus on detailed sediment and biomass analysis can cater to SMEs with specific expertise in these areas, as well as larger ecological and hydrological research organisations. Companies with capabilities in particle size analysis, bulk density measurement, and carbon and nitrogen value estimation will find this contract particularly fitting. The Environment Agency seeks reliable partners to execute this critical environmental project, underscoring the potential for impactful contributions and valuable collaborations in the field of ecosystem assessment.

## Notice

Purpose As part of Year 3 of the marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Programme (mNCEA), the Environment Agency are running a project called the Land-Sea Interface (LSI), which aims to improve the evidence of ecosystem services in key estuarine and coastal habitats, such as saltmarsh, seagrass and shellfish beds. Scope This project aims to work in tandem with the National Saltmarsh Nutrient Survey RDE 589 and the National Seagrass Nutrient survey RDE 590. The extra sampling is split into two components, identifying sediment characteristics of saltmarsh and seagrass, specifically Particle size analysis and bulk density. Secondly, additional below and above ground biomass sampling of saltmarshes in 6 estuaries across England and establishing C and N values for the development of the Saltmarsh code.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d04e00b-3b14-4e2b-a9ab-3fc1db1edc1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,203 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,203 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d04e00b-3b14-4e2b-a9ab-3fc1db1edc1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d04e00b-3b14-4e2b-a9ab-3fc1db1edc1e
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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