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    ContractsScientific Collection of Arctia islandica Shells
    Awarded contract

    Scientific Collection of Arctia islandica Shells

    Awarded
    £32.6k
    Published 15 Sept 2026

    Commission scientific divers to collect Arctia islandica shells including vessel charter, dive team, equipment, accommodation, and travel expenses.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 15 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £32.6k
    Published 15 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £32,602
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • TS
      Tritonia Scientific Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 month ago.

    15 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity involves commissioning scientific divers to collect live and dead Arctia islandica (ocean quahog) shells for research purposes. The scope of work includes vessel charter services, dive team hiring and deployment, specialized diving equipment provision, accommodation for personnel, and mileage reimbursement. This is a field research project suitable for marine research organizations, diving contractors, or scientific institutions with expertise in deep-sea specimen collection and marine biology. Prospective suppliers should have experience in marine operations, qualified diving personnel, and the capability to manage logistics for offshore collection activities.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f9c0

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