Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis (2025-2033)
Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
- Published
- 4 December 2025
- Estimated value
- £4,900,000
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 079844-2025
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-058c49
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 73110000Research services
Description
The Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis Framework (2025–2033) is an open framework agreement led by the Environment Agency on behalf of the Defra Group, with an estimated value of £4.9 million over eight years (excluding VAT). It aims to procure laboratory services for the analysis of approximately 500 marine Macrobenthic invertebrate samples annually from UK estuarine, coastal, and offshore waters. These analyses support statutory monitoring under directives such as the Water Framework Directive and the Habitats Directive. The framework will operate through multiple geographic or sample-type lots and individual projects awarded via mini-competitions. The framework starts on 12 December 2025 and may run until 11 December 2033, subject to extensions. The initial contract period will expire on 11 December 2028. The Framework will comprise of 5 Suppliers at the start of the Agreement.
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| APEM Limited | £4,900,000 | 4 November 2025 |
| Thomson Environmental Consultants Limited | £4,900,000 | 4 November 2025 |
| Hebog Environmental Limited | £4,900,000 | 4 November 2025 |
| Ocean Ecology Limited | £4,900,000 | 4 November 2025 |
| University of Hull | £4,900,000 | 4 November 2025 |
Official publications
- FTS · 079844-2025 · 4 December 2025
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