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CEFAS24-01 Contract for services for assistant laboratory technician to support the Department of the Environment Water and Wastewater Laboratory in Belize, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI), based in Belize City, has been awarded a contract by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) for research laboratory services. The procurement process involved a direct procurement method with a contract value of £20,000. The tender was awarded on 24th June 2024, with a contract period from 24th June 2024 to 23rd June 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research laboratory services industry to participate. Businesses capable of providing expert services for water quality monitoring, pollution testing, and microplastic analysis would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract requires the provision of assistant laboratory technician services to support the Department of the Environment Water and Wastewater Laboratory in Belize, contributing to ongoing environmental initiatives in the region.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-01 Contract for services for assistant laboratory technician to support the Department of the Environment Water and Wastewater Laboratory in Belize, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

Notice Description

OCPP and The Government of Belize have identified the need to provide training to the Department of the Environment (DOE) laboratory staff to ensure the DOE can continue to fulfill its statutory duties for water quality and pollution monitoring and to meet emerging challenges. A laboratory technician is required to provide temporary expert services to the DOE for 18 months, Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00, days may vary for fieldwork and allowance will be available for some overtime each calendar month. This work is to ensure the continued effectual operation of the DOE Water Quality Lab whilst its staff undergo long-term training. These services will be generally in regard to the collection of water quality samples, testing, analysis, microplastic testing, and testing of other pollutants. The technician will also provide support in the data entry, analysis, and report writing to support the programs developed through the DOE laboratory. The technician will be responsible for the following: 2. Assist in maintaining a monthly plan for the tracking and implementation of calibration of the laboratory equipment, the formulation/management of calibration solutions, and the upkeep of the equipment of the calibration logs. a. Maintain inventory of all equipment taking note of the calibration dates of each equipment. b. Support the calibration of the equipment. c. Take stock of reagents used in the laboratory weekly. d. Create a weekly inventory of the waste viles, and other used chemicals generated that are no longer usable. 3. Maintain relevant logs for calibration, calibration solutions, reagents, etc. used by the laboratory. 4. Develop and implement a sampling, preparation, and analysis work plan for the studies to determine the presence and abundance of microplastics using the Standard Operating Procedures developed by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas). 5. Coordinate and conduct monthly water quality monitoring fieldwork to 1 of the 4 watersheds being monitored and support the DOE with effluent sampling and analysis in coordination with the Environmental Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Unit. No driving is required, the DOE will appoint drivers as necessary. a. This includes obtaining quotations, requisitions, and invoices and receiving, processing, and analyzing water samples following the required methodology. b. The DoE will assign a driver to the technician to carry out these duties. 6. Prepare and undertake controlled experiments and trials to ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control for microplastic testing, water quality monitoring, effluent monitoring, and monitoring of other pollutants. 7. Assist in the preparation for field sampling. This includes the cleaning, washing, and sterilizing of sample bottles and, the preparation of media

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83ad7e46-4841-49f6-934e-6d1b98b99cee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa12b5f6-ebcc-4bb5-8462-956af497ac9e
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,235 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2025 6-12 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
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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

COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AND INSTITUTE (CZMAI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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