Tender

CEFAS22-122 FSS Phytoplankton testing and analysis

CEFAS

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04 Nov 2022 at 16:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Cefas, has initiated a tender titled "CEFAS22-122 FSS Phytoplankton testing and analysis" within the services industry category. This tender involves the delivery of water monitoring services to assess harmful algae concentrations in Scottish shellfish production areas. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions set for December 5, 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on April 1, 2023, and end on March 31, 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations accredited to ISO17025 standard to provide required analyses for the water monitoring element of the Scottish shellfish official control monitoring programme. Businesses specializing in analysis services and routine monitoring environments would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation, providing a chance for business growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS22-122 FSS Phytoplankton testing and analysis

Notice Description

Current legislation requires that classified shellfish production areas are monitored for microbiological contamination, marine biotoxins, harmful algae and chemical contamination. This forms part of an official control monitoring programme. In Scotland, Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is the competent authority with responsibility for the implementation and delivery of the Scottish shellfish official control (OC) monitoring programme. Cefas is the laboratory designated by FSS to provide a completely managed, high quality service for the provision of this programme across Scotland. Services delegated to Cefas include co-ordinating the programme, arranging the collection of samples and delivering the required testing, and this in line with relevant national legislation as well as FSS policies and protocols. This opportunity is to appoint a suitable organisation to deliver the water monitoring element of this programme, testing samples to assess concentrations of harmful algae in Scottish classified shellfish production areas, within the context of the FSS OC monitoring programme. The Tenderer will be required to be accredited to ISO17025 standard for the required analyses and must be able to demonstrate compliance against these standards. This will include experience of delivering such analyses within a routine monitoring environment (not research). https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c552063-4c74-49fc-b268-e16955a030e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c1dafb3-e9f7-4fd9-bbbe-007756f5e13f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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