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Project to purchase and set up a flow cytometer for use on Coastal survey vessel

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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25 Nov 2021 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Project to purchase and set up a flow cytometer for use on Coastal survey vessel." This project falls under the Marine survey services category and is valued at approximately £114,586.82. The contract commenced on 22 November 2021 and will conclude on 31 March 2022. The procurement method used was a single tender action, which indicates a direct procurement approach was taken. The location includes various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the wider United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in marine survey equipment, particularly those involved in the supply of scientific instruments like flow cytometers. Companies that are innovative and capable of providing portable, flexible equipment that meets specific environmental monitoring needs would be particularly suited to compete in this sector. The focus on aquatic health and biodiversity management opens up avenues for growth in environmental and ecological consultancy services as well.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project to purchase and set up a flow cytometer for use on Coastal survey vessel

Notice Description

Procurement of Flow cytometer for single cell analysis of the full particle size spectrum. The Environment Agency collects estuarine and coastal water samples for phytoplankton analysis as part of its water quality programme for determining the impacts of nutrient enrichment (Eutrophication) and reporting these under Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWTD), Nitrate (ND) and Water Framework (WFD) directives. We also collect phytoplankton data as part of our biodiversity remit to indicate health of food webs (eg under Marine Strategy Framework Directive) and potential impacts of toxic species to human health (eg Bathing Waters and Shellfish directives). Moreover the laboratory analysis can't identify certain groups of organisms which are key to the functioning of our nearshore waters with respect to climate change and eutrophication (nutrient enrichment). The flow cytometer allows us to detect these groups. This is particularly important as we a currently seeing signs of changes to marine ecosystems due to climate and eutrophication. This cytometer technology allows us to directly understand and manage the quality of our pelagic (water column) habitats. Phytolpankton are critical in their contribution to the marine food webs upon which zooplankton feed and fish rely on the wider plankton community as prey. They also provide take in carbon and release oxygen into the atmosphere and oceans. They reflect the levels of nutrients in the environment and the changes in climate. Animals that rely on them to survive include the full range of commercial, ecological important and UK biodiversity species across our estuaries and coasts. The Flow cytometer will be portable and will be used flexibly across a range of EA (and potential DEFRA partner) vessels. The Environment Agency is also working collaboratively with Cefas and Natural England to provide evidence via baseline surveys to help inform the management of Marine Coastal Zones (MCZ).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32fa7515-6a3a-4aa0-be98-2301e79762f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ab9938-a68d-4c4c-a225-aeaf158a7d94
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,586 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,586 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYTOBUOY

Further Information

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