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Contract award · 12 Aug 2025

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

Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs awarded “Octopus Outburst Analysis…” to The Marine Biological Association of the UK for £115k.

Research & developmentLondon

BuyerDepartment for Environment Food & Rural Affairs
Value £115k
WinnerThe Marine Biological Association of the UK SME

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Buyer
Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs · Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Supplier
The Marine Biological Association of the UK SME
Value
£114,728
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Research & development · Research and development consultancy services (CPV 73200000)
Region
London
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Timeline
  1. Contract date12 Aug 2025
  2. Published15 Aug 2025Published 3 days after the contract date

Description

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.

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