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UK Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data (DASSH)

Awarded to Marine Biological Association, THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, The Marine Biological Association

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS(buyer)

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Published 6 October 2025

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Overview

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract worth £1,391,338 to the Marine Biological Association to operate DASSH, the UK's accredited Data Archive Centre for marine species and habitats data. The service supports statutory environmental reporting under the UK Marine Strategy, OSPAR, and the Convention on Biological Diversity as part of the MEDIN framework. The contract was awarded on 2 October 2025 and is currently in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct award
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
6 October 2025
Classification (CPV)
Environmental servicesMarine-base support services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,391,338
Award date
2 October 2025
Contract period
21 October 2025 → 31 March 2029
Contract length
3 years 5 months
Could run to
31 March 2030
Winners
  • Marine Biological Association
  • THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
  • The Marine Biological Association

This contract ends on 31 March 2029, or 31 March 2030 if every extension is used.

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  1. Contract

    17 December 2025

  2. Contract

    9 October 2025

  3. Contract

    6 October 2025

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