Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis (2025-2033)

Tender description

Marine Macrobenthic Invertebrate Sample Analysis (2025-2033) 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 contract starts on 1 November 2025 and may run until 1 November 2033, subject to extensions. Suppliers must comply with EN ISO 16665:2014 and NMBAQC protocols, and submissions must be made via the Defra eTendering Portal (Atamis) by 18 September 2025 at 14:00 BST. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal.