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This commission is for the provision of marine data management and support services for the MERMAN+ system (the “Data Manager”). The role requires demonstrable expertise in marine data management, and both UK and international marine data landscapes, as well as reporting commitments (see below). The project will ensure delivery of quality-assured marine environmental data to relevant parties and provide an assured evidence-base that will strengthen policy decisions within the UK and Europe.
MERMAN+ data are used to fulfil statutory reporting obligations under the UK Marine Strategy (UKMS) Regulations 2010 and mandatory reporting obligations under the Oslo Paris Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (the OSPAR Convention). OSPAR commitments are met through the annual onward submission of MERMAN+ data to ICES. MERMAN+ data are also submitted to European Marine Observation and Data Network (E
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Oceanography Centre | Charity Commission: 1185265 Companies House: 11444362 | £345,218 | 1 lot Lot 1 | LOBBYIST Tendo Consulting Limited (3 quarters) Luther Pendragon Limited (2 quarters) |
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This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 2 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Dec 2025 – Mar 2029 | £330,000 £345,218 initial term | 2 | National Oceanography Centre | active |
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Government spending data: This supplier has received £46,647,456 in 277 payments (over £25k) from UKRI, DEFRA, Met Office, Ministry of Defence, FCDO and 3 more public bodies (2019-01-18 to 2025-12-18). View full payment history →