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title: "Management of the Marine Env. Monitoring & Assessment National Database - Plus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d58f"
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# Management of the Marine Env. Monitoring & Assessment National Database - Plus

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d58f

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, has completed the procurement process for managing the Marine Environmental Monitoring and Assessment National Database – Plus (MERMAN+). The procurement focused on data management services within the environmental industry category, specifically addressing marine data. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, culminated on 14 January 2026, and involves a collaboration with the National Oceanography Centre, based in Southampton, which will serve as the supplier. The contract period starts on 15 January 2026 and extends to 31 March 2029, with potential renewal options available. The gross contract value is £414,261.60.

This project presents substantial opportunities for businesses proficient in marine data management keen on expanding their service portfolio within the environmental sector. The successful management and support of the MERMAN+ system require expertise in both the UK and international marine data landscapes, making it ideal for companies specialising in environmental data services. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in handling statutory reporting commitments under UK and European environmental regulations stand a good chance of succeeding in such opportunities. The nature of the services also mandates regular engagement with competent monitoring authorities, thereby facilitating growth in relationship management and technical consulting within 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/003008-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2025-12-09 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | £330,000 |
| Awards value | £345,218 |
| Contracts value | £345,218 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 10:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003008-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 10:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083193-2025
- 28 Oct 2025 at 15:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069091-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003008-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083193-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069091-2025
  28th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.noc.ac.uk
- 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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