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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£114,728

RDE848 - Octopus Outburst Analysis - Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) outbursts

Published
Published 15 August 2025
Deadline
Closed 17 August 2025

Overview

The project aims to provide a rapid and comprehensive scientific response to the recent and ongoing outbursts of Octopus vulgaris in the waters off Devon and Cornwall. Contract awarded by Defra.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£114,728
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
No
Published
15 August 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research and development consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£114,728
Award date
11 August 2025
Contract period
17 August 2025 → 31 March 2026
Winner
  • The Marine Biological Association of the UK

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    15 August 2025

Contracting authority

  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

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Awarded: RDE848 - Octopus Outburst Analysis - Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) outbursts — won by The Marine Biological Association of the UK — Skim