Award

CEFAS24-113 Contract for carbon analysis (including Rock-Eval) of North Sea (Farnes) and Celtic Sea sediment samples.

CEFAS

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2024 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has awarded a contract titled "CEFAS24-113 Contract for carbon analysis (including Rock-Eval) of North Sea (Farnes) and Celtic Sea sediment samples" in the Analysis Services industry category. This procurement process involves the analysis of 453 freeze-dried sediment core slice samples, with deliverables including Total Carbon (TC), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Carbon/Nitrogen (C/N), Carbon Isotopes, Rock-Eval pyrolysis, and Nitrogen Isotopes. The contract, worth approximately £78,239, runs from 18th September 2024 to 31st October 2024. The procurement method used was direct with a single tender action. Key stakeholders include Cefas, based in Lowestoft, UK, and the UKRI as represented by British Geological Survey, based in Keyworth, UK. The analysis results are expected to be delivered by 30th September 2024, with provisions for deadline extensions as needed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental analysis, particularly those with experience in sediment sample analysis and carbon analysis technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this project well-suited to their capacities, given the detailed and specific nature of the work required. The project's completion will contribute valuable data to environmental studies of the North Sea and the Celtic Sea, potentially leading to further contract opportunities as environmental monitoring and management efforts continue to grow. Given the targeted analysis services, businesses with proficiency in delivering high-quality, industry-standard data formats like Excel spreadsheets stand to gain from participating in similar future tenders.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

CEFAS24-113 Contract for carbon analysis (including Rock-Eval) of North Sea (Farnes) and Celtic Sea sediment samples.

Notice Description

Cefas require the Supplier to analyse 453 freeze dried sediment core slice samples from Farnes and Celtic Sea as per below Deliverables. Cefas require the data to be provided in an appropriate format (industry standard Excel spreadsheet). Deliverables: Following analysis completed on all samples: * (TC) Total Carbon * (TOC) Total Organic Carbon * (C/N) Carbon/Nitrogen * Carbon Isotopes * Rock-Eval pyrolysis * Nitrogen Isotopes 1. Full analysis of the listed deliverables completed, and results provided in appropriate format. a. To be delivered by 30th September 2024 with the understanding that an extension will be granted if prepared samples aren't delivered to BGS within 6 weeks of BGS data delivery date. Quantity: 453 samples (Rock Eval), 217 samples (TOC, TC, C/N, d13C, d15N), 33 samples (TOC, TC, C/N, d13C)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-565edcf9-3aaa-4aa0-8f5a-dee901a511e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87d2eb9-2e92-4ede-b0c6-6efd976b67cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,239 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Holly Power
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

UKRI AS REPRESENTED BY BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-565edcf9-3aaa-4aa0-8f5a-dee901a511e8-2024-09-23T14:27:17+01:00",
    "date": "2024-09-23T14:27:17+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-565edcf9-3aaa-4aa0-8f5a-dee901a511e8",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0370500D8d000003VQwdEAG",
        "title": "CEFAS24-113 Contract for carbon analysis (including Rock-Eval) of North Sea (Farnes) and Celtic Sea sediment samples.",
        "description": "Cefas require the Supplier to analyse 453 freeze dried sediment core slice samples from Farnes and Celtic Sea as per below Deliverables. Cefas require the data to be provided in an appropriate format (industry standard Excel spreadsheet). Deliverables: Following analysis completed on all samples: * (TC) Total Carbon * (TOC) Total Organic Carbon * (C/N) Carbon/Nitrogen * Carbon Isotopes * Rock-Eval pyrolysis * Nitrogen Isotopes 1. Full analysis of the listed deliverables completed, and results provided in appropriate format. a. To be delivered by 30th September 2024 with the understanding that an extension will be granted if prepared samples aren't delivered to BGS within 6 weeks of BGS data delivery date. Quantity: 453 samples (Rock Eval), 217 samples (TOC, TC, C/N, d13C, d15N), 33 samples (TOC, TC, C/N, d13C)",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "71620000",
            "description": "Analysis services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 75000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 80000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Single tender action (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-09-01T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-09-18T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2024-10-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-26868",
            "name": "Cefas",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Cefas"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Pakefield Road",
                "locality": "Lowestoft",
                "postalCode": "NR33 0HT",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Holly Power",
                "email": "procure@cefas.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-239045",
            "name": "UKRI as represented by British Geological Survey",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UKRI as represented by British Geological Survey"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "British Geological Survey, Nicker Hill, Keyworth NG12 5GG"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-26868",
        "name": "Cefas"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-565edcf9-3aaa-4aa0-8f5a-dee901a511e8-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2024-09-23T14:27:17+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 78239,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-239045",
                    "name": "UKRI as represented by British Geological Survey"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-09-18T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2024-10-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87d2eb9-2e92-4ede-b0c6-6efd976b67cb",
                    "datePublished": "2024-09-23T14:27:17+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "RMS E9649 GA24F058 CEFAS24-113 Short Form Contract_FINAL_signed_Redacted",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa37a437-cb30-4eca-b1a9-cd52fe517c72",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}