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CEFAS22-04 RFQ Marine benthic macroinvertebrate analysis of Lyme Bay disposal

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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31 Jan 2022 at 17:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved a tender issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "CEFAS22-04 RFQ Marine benthic macroinvertebrate analysis of Lyme Bay disposal". This project falls within the environmental services industry category and has a total contract value of £16,000. The tender was completed on 31st January 2022, after closing on 25th January 2022, with the contract period scheduled to run from 1st February 2022 to 30th April 2022. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure designed for contracts below the stated threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for environmental analysis firms and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in ecological services. Businesses well-suited to compete in this process would include those capable of processing sediment samples and conducting biological and statistical analyses in line with the NMBAQC guidelines. The focus on stringent auditing and compliance requirements also indicates a need for businesses with a proven track record in environmental service delivery, enhancing their growth potential in a competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS22-04 RFQ Marine benthic macroinvertebrate analysis of Lyme Bay disposal

Notice Description

This request for quotation is for the processing of 30 sediment samples (10 stations with triplicate samples) to extract and identify all biota retained following sieving on a 1.0 mm capture mesh, as per the NMBAQC guidelines detailing extraction and identification protocols. In addition to this there is a requirement to ensure these data are audited as per the NMBAQC Own Samples protocol prior to submission to Cefas (Hall, 2019). http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1764/os686970_summary-report.pdf Enumeration, identification and biomassing to the lowest possible taxonomic level should be carried out following the NMBAQC Processing Requirement Protocol and Taxonomic Discrimination Protocol. Biomass (wet weight in grams to at least 4 d.p.) is required for all enumerable taxa. Balances must be serviced annually and a valid service certificate must be supplied with this tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f1b81b-95ef-4d1b-af6e-35de2ab86b1e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 30 Apr 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM

Further Information

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