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title: "ES RDE 049 - CSM 2026 Survey: CEN072026/HI1915: Benthic macrofauna sample analy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c764"
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published: "2026-07-09"
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# ES RDE 049 - CSM 2026 Survey: CEN072026/HI1915: Benthic macrofauna sample analy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c764

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently completed a public procurement process for their project titled "ES RDE 049 - CSM 2026 Survey: CEN072026/HI1915: Benthic macrofauna sample analys". This procurement falls under the services category, more specifically related to research and development consultancy services, and is classified within the central government sector. The contract was awarded on 9th July 2026 for work that primarily takes place in the United Kingdom, specifically with the buyer located in London. The tender process reached its Award stage and followed a selective procurement method below threshold, awarded under a framework and deemed non-competitive, with the contract spanning from 29th June 2026 to 18th December 2026.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental research and consultancy services. The successful bidder, APEM Limited, a firm based in Stockport, has been selected to conduct macrofauna taxonomic analysis and Particle Size Analysis (PSA) for DEFRA. Such projects are well-suited for businesses with expertise in marine biology, environmental analytics, and related consultancy services looking to expand their portfolio and gain governmental collaboration. Participating in such contracts can bolster a company's reputation within the industry and provide further opportunities for engagement with public sector projects in the future.

## Notice

JNCC self-service direct award. JNCC wishes to commission a contract to undertake the macrofauna taxonomic analysis and Particle Size Analysis (PSA), of benthic grab samples to be collected on the CEND072026 offshore survey planned for 20th April to 19th May.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064651-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,299 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 11:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064651-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064651-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef64
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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