---
title: "Otter Platform Management and Use"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb39"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-23"
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# Otter Platform Management and Use

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb39

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## Summary

The "Otter Platform Management and Use" contracting process, overseen by the Environment Agency, aimed to maintain the infrastructure necessary for otter monitoring through the Cardiff University Otter Project. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to research and veterinary services, and occurred in the United Kingdom. Managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the contract was completed using a direct procurement method that did not involve a competitive process. Key dates include the award on 23rd June 2026 and the contract period starting 1st July 2026, extending to 31st March 2027, with potential extensions through March 2029, depending on funding and operational needs.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale organisations specialising in research and veterinary services interested in long-term environmental projects. Given the project's focus on environmental monitoring and data management, businesses with expertise in scientific research and public data accessibility can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio. The strategic alignment with Cardiff University indicates that collaborative ventures with academic institutions may prove advantageous. Companies capable of providing sustained infrastructure support and those involved in environmental conservation efforts are well-suited to engage in such public sector opportunities, positioning themselves for potential future extensions and related contracts.

## Notice

The objective of this Contract is to maintain the infrastructure to deliver Otter Platform Management services. This Contract aims to enable continued monitoring of chemical exposure in otters through the Cardiff University Otter Project (CUOP), supporting the necessary infrastructure to make long-term use of otter samples and to generate and make data publicly accessible. This Contract has an initial term of nine (9) months, with two (2) optional one (1) + one (1) ex-tension years which will be exercised via a Contract Change Note issued by the Buyer subject to confirmation of funding and operational requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059023-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £163,818 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR 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 | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059023-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059023-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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