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title: "Update of JNCC Deep-Sea Sponge Aggregation (DSSA) Guidance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05db29"
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# Update of JNCC Deep-Sea Sponge Aggregation (DSSA) Guidance

Buyer: JNCC SUPPORT CO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db29

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Update of JNCC Deep-Sea Sponge Aggregation (DSSA) Guidance" was conducted by JNCC SUPPORT CO, a central government public authority located in Peterborough, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on environmental services, specifically updating guidance to align with international definitions and establishing a clear framework for analysts and industry. The procurement method was an open competition, below threshold, and the contract was awarded to Envision Marine Ltd. The process culminated in an award on 18th December 2025, with the contract period running from 15th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The initial tender submission period closed on 1st December 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 24th November 2025.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in data analysis and the development of industry-standard guidelines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in providing environmental consultancy services and possessing a sound understanding of international marine conservation agreements would find this procurement process particularly beneficial for business growth. The structured open competition format encourages participation from capable bidders able to provide robust, well-documented proposals that can contribute to national and international environmental efforts.

## Notice

The primary aim is to conduct a comprehensive review and update of the existing Deep-Sea Sponge Aggregation (DSSA) guidance (Henry & Roberts, 2014) to create a framework that is clear, consistent, and usable for analysts and industry. The new guidance must achieve standardisation and alignment with international definitions set by OSPAR and ICES, while concurrently establishing a robust UK interpretation that effectively supports national reporting, data sharing, and data analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084323-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,667 |
| Lots value | £16,667 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,830 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JNCC SUPPORT CO |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVISION MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 12:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084323-2025
- 5 Nov 2025 at 15:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071335-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084323-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071335-2025
  5th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7403
  Invitation to tender documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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