Scope
Reference
C30492
Description
DASSH is the UK's accredited Data Archive Centre ("DAC") for marine species and habitats data. It is part of the MEDIN and plays a critical role in supporting statutory environmental reporting obligations under the UK Marine Strategy, OSPAR, and the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Contract 1. UK Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data (DASSH)
Supplier
Contract value
- £695,698 excluding VAT
- £834,837.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 20 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
21 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 October 2025 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 5 months, 10 days
Description of possible extension:
1 year optional extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90700000 - Environmental services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Marine Biological Association
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1155893
The Laboratory, Citadel Hill
Plymouth
PL1 2PB
United Kingdom
Email: info@mba.ac.uk
Region: UKK41 - Plymouth
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: Yes
Public service mutual: Yes
Associated people/organisations:
Marine Biological Association
Contract 1. UK Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data (DASSH)
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government