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CEFAS24-114 Contract for carbon analysis (including Thermogravimetric analysis)

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20 Sep 2024 at 10:31

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The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has awarded a contract titled "CEFAS24-114 Contract for carbon analysis (including Thermogravimetric analysis)” to the University of St Andrews. The contract encompasses services in the analysis services industry category and involves examining 455 sediment core samples collected from the Farnes and Celtic Sea areas. The procurement process utilised a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and is currently complete. The contract period commenced on 17th September 2024 and will end on 31st October 2024, with the primary location for analysis being Scotland, United Kingdom. Key deliverables include analyses of Total Carbon, Total Nitrogen, Organic Carbon, Stable Isotopes, and additional thermogravimetric and organic carbon assessments.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine and environmental sciences, particularly those with expertise in sediment analysis and ecosystem service assessments. Companies possessing advanced capabilities in carbon measurement and sediment analysis technology could gain significant benefits from such projects. Despite the contract's specific allocation to the University of St Andrews, other firms in the field may find similar future opportunities in public tenders that align with their specialised services in marine ecosystem research, environmental monitoring, and data analysis. This underscores a broader demand for expert analysis services within environmental and marine science sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-114 Contract for carbon analysis (including Thermogravimetric analysis)

Notice Description

Background: The marine Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment (m-NCEA) programme, in collaboration with Defra and the JNCC aims to contribute to improved understanding of ecosystem services provided by seabed habitat assets, including providing evidence on the effectiveness of fisheries management measures and natural capital condition monitoring, by taking sediment samples along a chronic trawling gradient in Farnes area. Ecosystem services provided by the seabed includes climate regulation, which is linked to carbon storage and sequestration. The ability of sediments to store carbon depends on several interlinked factors including the condition of the carbon, so several different carbon measurements are needed to provide an overall picture of the function and condition of carbon within the sediments. As part of this programme, sediment samples were collected using a NIOZ core during surveys in the North and Celtic Seas onboard the RV Cefas Endeavour. 455 samples were collected in total. Requirement: Cefas require the Supplier to analyse 455 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 (TN) Total Nitrogen (OC) Organic Carbon Stable Isotopes (TGA) Thermogravimetric analysis Soli-Toc Total Organic Carbon Analysis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1dc57cb-e70a-4a35-bccf-d9ec2139426d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c45af356-1608-4af0-a2bb-4eb642106996
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£32,930 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,930 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 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

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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS (CEFAS

Further Information

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