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Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis (2025 – 2033)

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 08:05.

Opportunity overview

Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis (2025-2033) The Environment Agency is intending to procure the Services of Suppliers to analyse marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Samples. The Project will be attributed to an Open Framework Agreement, under EA Framework Terms and Conditions.

Classification

  • CPV90711500 — Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Lots

  • Lot 1£4.9m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-058c47
Status
active
Published risks
Detailed in the Tender and KPIs
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
open
Method
withReopeningCompetition
Description
The Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis Framework (2025–2033). It is an Open Framework under Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023. The Environment Agency will appoint multiple suppliers per lot, and services will be procured via mini-competitions (i.e., call-offs) under the framework. The framework duration is 3 years + optional extensions (1+2+2 years), ending no later than 1 November 2033.
Buyer Categories
Environment Agency (EA) Natural England (NE) Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Open Framework Scheme End Date
1 Nov 2033, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
10 Oct 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
18 Sept 2025, 14:00

Contract terms

Financial Terms
Rate Card Compliance: All charges must align with the maximum allowable rates set out in the Pricing Schedule and formal rate card. No charges exceeding these rates will be accepted unless explicitly agreed in writing by the contracting authority. Mini-Competitions: Work will be awarded via mini-competitions under the framework, and pricing must reflect the agreed scenario-based rates.

Enquiry period

Ends
11 Sept 2025, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-058c47
Description
n/a

Type

win

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Amount
4,900,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
5,880,000

Options

Description
Duration: Initial 3 years + optional extensions (1+2+2 years)

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Tender (Technical)
Type
quality
Description
The technical and commercial split is 70% technical / 30% Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Commercial
Type
cost
Description
The technical and commercial split is 70% technical / 30% Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Nov 2033, 23:59
Starts
1 Nov 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90711500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
050593-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
21 Aug 2025, 15:26

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
No preliminary market engagement was conducted prior to the publication of this tender. The requirement is well-defined, and the authority possesses sufficient market knowledge from recent similar procurements. As such, additional engagement was not deemed necessary to inform the procurement strategy or specification. This approach ensures efficient use of resources while maintaining compliance with the principles of transparency, equal treatment, and non-discrimination.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PNWW-1475-NYLN
Name
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PNWW-1475-NYLN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Horizon House, Deanery Road, Bristol BS1 5AH
Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PNBD-3289-CDGX
Name
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Role Details
Managing and facilitating this Procurement

Roles

procuringEntity

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

Details

Identifier

Id
PNBD-3289-CDGX
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P 4DF · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-058c47-2025-08-21T15:26:23+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·