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title: "Management of the Marine Env. Monitoring & Assessment National Database - Plus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d58e"
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published: "2025-10-28"
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# Management of the Marine Env. Monitoring & Assessment National Database - Plus

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d58e

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has initiated an active tender for managing the Marine Environment Monitoring & Assessment National Database (MERMAN+). This open procurement is particularly focused on services related to marine data management and support. Based in London, DEFRA seeks expertise in both UK and international marine data landscapes to support statutory and mandatory reporting commitments. The tender process involves the submission of proposals through an electronic system with the deadline for enquiries set for 29th October 2025, and the closing of submissions on 24th November 2025. The anticipated contract will commence on 29th December 2025 and could extend until 31st March 2030, subject to renewal options for an additional 12 months.

This procurement presents considerable growth opportunities for companies skilled in data management services, particularly those with experience in handling complex environmental data and reporting systems like MERMAN+. With a gross value of £396,000, it appeals to both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the awarding criteria which value both technical capability and cost-effectiveness. Companies active in environmental data services and analytics, particularly those that could bring innovative solutions to enhance data quality and policy integration, would be well-positioned to leverage this tender to expand their footprint in the sector.

## Notice

This commission is for the provision of marine data management and support services for the MERMAN+ system (the "Data Manager"). The role requires demonstrable expertise in marine data management, and both UK and international marine data landscapes, as well as reporting commitments (see below). The project will ensure delivery of quality-assured marine environmental data to relevant parties and provide an assured evidence-base that will strengthen policy decisions within the UK and Europe. MERMAN+ data are used to fulfil statutory reporting obligations under the UK Marine Strategy (UKMS) Regulations 2010 and mandatory reporting obligations under the Oslo Paris Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (the OSPAR Convention). OSPAR commitments are met through the annual onward submission of MERMAN+ data to ICES. MERMAN+ data are also submitted to European Marine Observation and Data Network (E

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: For up to 12 months

Renewal: Extension for up to 12 months, if required by Contracting Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069089-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2025-12-09 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | £330,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 15:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069089-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069089-2025
  28th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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