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CEFAS23-155 Contract Marine benthic macroinvertebrate sample processing

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority for this procurement process is Cefas, also known as Cefas. The contract title is "CEFAS23-155 Contract Marine benthic macroinvertebrate sample processing" falling under the industry category of Analysis services. The procurement stage is at the award phase. The tender had a value of £15,564 GBP and followed an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ended on 21st February 2024, with the contract period starting on 15th March 2024 and ending on 30th June 2024.

This awarded contract presents business growth opportunities for service providers willing to process marine benthic macroinvertebrate samples. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete. The contract period is from 15th March 2024 to 30th June 2024, providing a chance to deliver quality services in the analysis sector. Potential suppliers should focus on meeting the technical requirements specified by Cefas and demonstrate expertise in handling NIOZ core samples as detailed in the tender description.

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Notice Title

CEFAS23-155 Contract Marine benthic macroinvertebrate sample processing

Notice Description

Cefas require a successful supplier to process 15 NIOZ core samples (which have been sub divided into 67 separate samples, with a maximum of 5 slices per core - see Annex 1); 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. Cefas require the data to be provided in an appropriate format (industry standard spreadsheet expected) and to include taxa abundance, species matrix and biomass by station. In addition to the above, the analysis will be audited as per the NMBAQC own Samples protocol prior to final submission (Hall, 2019): The AQC will http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1764/os686970_summary-report.pdf. The AQC will be be organised and awarded by Cefas following the initial submission of the results from this contract. A single reference collection of all species/taxa identified should be returned to the Cefas laboratories in Lowestoft, in an appropriate preservation liquid (i.e. 100% IDA or 70% IMS, 20% water and 10% glycerol). The reference collection should contain, as a minimum, the species name, name of identifier/ supervisor, station code, cruise code, date of collection and name of species identification verifier. A list of all taxa in the reference collection is also requested; in electronic form, with these details included. Notable taxa should be highlighted here such as non-native species and new or unusual records. Non-native species should be added to the Non-native Species Information Portal (NNSIP) (hosted on the Non-native Species Secretariat website, http://www.nonnativespecies.org/index.cfm?sectionid=81). The abundance and biomass data matrices should be completed using the details in Annex 1, and then sent via email following completion. All species names must be run through the WoRMS 'Match Taxa' tool so that all naming is current (http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=match). The supplier is to provide regular progress updates via email detailing the stage of each batch of samples in the process and estimated completion dates. It is also expected that there will be weekly project summary updates and correspondence. Quality assurance: Three NIOZ cores, comprising all associated sub samples, from this contract are to be subject to an independent QA process following the requirements of the NMBAQC 'own sample' scheme assessment criteria with the scheme coordinator (or their assigned AQC lab). As this is also a project level audit the full data set will be quality assured; in addition to the samples selected to assess processing, additional taxa will be identified for review from the full data matrix.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5be9ecb6-ab8c-41bd-afaa-82bab3642502
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb5e829b-0154-4402-a7a9-6214258a5865
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£15,564 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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