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CEFAS21-08 RFQ BEEMS Benthic Sampling

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "CEFAS21-08 RFQ BEEMS Benthic Sampling" has been published by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the analysis services sector. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, following a successful completion of the tender process, with the contract awarded to Hull Marine Laboratory, University of Hull. The value of the contract is £13,000 and it is set to commence on 22nd February 2021 and conclude on 30th September 2021. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 71620000 and features an open procurement method.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs involved in environmental consultancy, laboratory analysis, and ecological research. Businesses with capabilities in sediment sampling, species identification, and quality control in environmental settings would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The requirement for high standards of data management and audit also encourages firms that can demonstrate rigorous quality assurance processes, potentially boosting their competitiveness in public procurement markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS21-08 RFQ BEEMS Benthic Sampling

Notice Description

Description of the sample collection: The mudflat monitoring in Bridgwater bay encompass the collection of 6 replicates samples at 11 stations in Bridgwater Bay and Wick St Lawrence twice a year (February and August). The replicate samples are collected with a 0.01m2 core and the sediment is sieved through a 0.5 mm mesh sieve. All benthic organisms are transferred into 0.25L Nalgene bottle and fixed with 4 % formaldehyde. This request for quotation is for the processing of 132 sediment samples, split over 2 batches, to extract and identify all biota retained following sieving on a 0.5 mm mesh, as per the NMBAQC guidelines (http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1175/nmbaqc-inv-prp-v10-june2010.pdf) 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 (Milner and Hall, 2016). http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1665/ownsampleprotocol_v12_ra.pdf. Enumeration, identification and biomassing should be carried out following the NMBAQC Processing Requirement Protocol and Taxonomic Discrimination Protocol. Biomass to species level (wet weight in grams to at least 4 d.p.) is required for all countable taxa. Balances must be serviced annually, and a valid service certificate must be supplied with this tender. A 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). Summary of deliverables: - Analysis of two survey batches of samples, 66 samples per survey (February and August). - Externally audited, quality-controlled abundance / biomass matrices, with current nomenclature (Primary processing and Audit lab) - A single reference collection of identified taxa covering both surveys (Primary processing lab) - Internal Quality Control logs (Primary processing lab) - Audited Quality Control report. One per survey. (Audit lab - which will be appointed and agreed between both parties) - Weekly project summary updates and correspondence between primary processing and audit lab (Primary processing and Audit lab)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61b5994f-ebc2-425e-a656-b8433b925071
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65b377f-14ce-4cec-a999-30b599b52138
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 6-12 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
Emma Roberts
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
01502527766

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

HULL MARINE LABORATORY, UNIVERSITY OF HULL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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