# EcoSF4: Lake Phytoplankton Analysis 2026/27

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by DEFRA.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [DEFRA](/buyers/defra/contract-awards)
- Supplier: APEM Ltd
- Award value: £153,003
- Tender value: £153,003
- Award date: 14 July 2026
- Published: 14 August 2026
- Contract start: 14 July 2026
- Contract end: 31 July 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 5e55bb01-947a-4bd5-9b5d-923163fa58db-910926
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f343e870-a1f5-489a-b1f2-e2aed5d0bfab

## Description

Lake phytoplankton analysis using the Utermöhl technique to the species level of provided list\. Provide identification, enumeration and biovolume assessment of lake phytoplankton samples collected from lakes in England\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e55bb01-947a-4bd5-9b5d-923163fa58db-910926)