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

The ES RDE 077 contract is a JNCC self-service direct award issued by the Food and Rural Affairs Department for Environment under the Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence framework. Awarded to the British Geological Survey, the contract focuses on performing particle size analysis of a sediment sample provided by the Centre for Seabed Mapping. The work must be conducted in accordance with NMBAQC guidelines for biological assessments and include a 5 percent replication rate. The primary deliverables for this engagement include a comprehensive analysis report detailing the methods used and the provision of results formatted within a MEDIN compliant metadata spreadsheet. This procurement, identified by solicitation number C35552 and NAICS code 541380, was officially published as an award notice on September 21, 2026.