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ES RDE 077 - Particle Size Analysis of Centre for Seabed Mapping sediment sample

Awarded to British Geological Survey

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS(buyer)

Published
Published 21 September 2026

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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs required particle size analysis of Centre for Seabed Mapping sediment samples in accordance with NMBAQC guidelines for biological assessments, including 5% replication. The contractor was tasked with delivering results in a MEDIN-compliant metadata spreadsheet alongside an analysis report detailing the methods used. This contract has been awarded to the British Geological Survey for a value of £16,898.20.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - award under framework
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Framework
Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence (ES RDE) Framework
Published
21 September 2026
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£16,898
Award date
8 July 2026
Contract period
12 July 2026 → 18 December 2026
Contract length
5 months
Winner
  • British Geological Survey

This contract ends on 18 December 2026.

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About the winner

British Geological Survey

Based in
Nottingham
Public contracts won
15
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

Typical award in Research and development services and related consultancy services

£75,332

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This award is 78% below the median.

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS in the last 12 months

123

contracts awarded, worth £85,053,152 in total

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    21 September 2026

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