Tender

Marine Phytoplankton Sample Analysis Framework

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

27 Nov 2018 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently conducting a tender for the "Marine Phytoplankton Sample Analysis Framework" within the marine research services industry category. This procurement, valued at £720,000, involves the analysis of approximately 2,520 samples from 221 coastal and estuarine locations across the UK and further afield. The tender is open until 18 January 2019, and successful bids will contribute to the Estuarine and Coastal Monitoring and Assessment Service (ECMAS) of the Environment Agency, with the contract period commencing on 1 June 2019 and running until 31 May 2023. The procurement method deployed is selective, specifically through a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on marine research and analysis services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in marine biology, environmental monitoring, and data analysis are well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could enable businesses to expand their operational capacity and expertise while contributing to essential environmental assessments undertaken by the Environment Agency and its partners.

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Notice Title

Marine Phytoplankton Sample Analysis Framework

Notice Description

This framework relates to the requirements of the Estuarine and Coastal Monitoring and Assessment Service (ECMAS) function of the Environment Agency and the analysis of samples (marine phytoplankton cell) in 221 coastal and estuarine locations. The annual sample analysis requirement is approximately 2520 samples, for the Environment Agency, Eurohabs Project and Natural Resource Wales combined.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f406eef-cf49-417b-824f-b8018fc313b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875d7b08-2e6c-4f99-9d97-52a8446537f0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 May 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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