Tender

CEFAS22-154 River water sample collection (PATHSafe)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

06 Dec 2022 at 14:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is inviting tenders for the procurement process titled "CEFAS22-154 River water sample collection (PATHSafe)" in the environmental services category. This tender involves collecting river water samples in Lancashire for the PATH-SAFE programme over two 13-week periods in 2023. The total contract value is £80,000, with an open procedure procurement method. The tender period ends on December 15, 2022, and the contract duration spans from January 1 to September 30, 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises. Businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those experienced in water sampling and transport logistics, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, presenting a chance for growth through contract award. Interested parties can apply through the Bravo E-tendering Portal managed by Cefas. Specific sampling locations, schedules, and guidelines are provided in the tender description for potential bidders to review and prepare their submissions accordingly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS22-154 River water sample collection (PATHSafe)

Notice Description

To collect river water samples (with the potential for collecting water samples from combined sewer overflows during the second phase of the study in summer 2023) in the river Ribble, Lancashire as part of the government's Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and the Environment (PATH-SAFE) programme. Samples will be collected weekly and posted in temperature-controlled boxes by courier to designated laboratories in England. Sample locations and frequency: Eleven river water samples will be collected weekly from the following locations, subject to accessibility and health and safety requirements. Site Sample Type Site Details OS grid reference easting OS grid reference northing 1 River water River Darwen - Winery Lane nr A6 355051 428160 7 River water River Douglas - A581 Meadow Lane 346655 417980 8 River water River Ribble - shoreline access under A6 355270 428674 9 River water River Ribble - Dog Hill Brow, east of B6479 381781 467247 10 River water River Hodder - Lower Hodder Bridge, B6243 370433 439194 11 River water River Calder - Bark Park, Ridding Lane, nr. A59 372342 436338 12 River water River Douglas - pontoon at Douglas Marine 345269 423072 13 River water Ribble estuary - lifeboat station track at Lytham 336737 426665 14 River water Ribble estuary - St Anne's Pier 331699 428502 15 River water SUGGESTED: Ribble Bridge, Brungerley Park 373867 442847 16 River water SUGGESTED: Ribble Bridge, south of Lambing Clough Lane 368550 436636 Sampling duration: Weekly samples will be collected from all sampling locations over a 13-week period between 2nd January and 29th March 2023 and over a 13-week period between 5th June and 30th August 2023. Sample collection, shipping, and data recording: Sample collection, transport and data recording will be carried out in accordance with the Cefas sampling protocol. https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/447666740184E7E2D8AB Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ff74cd-903c-486d-ac19-8145c5e667ac
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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