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Nth-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Qlty Control Committee (NMBAQC)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

16 Jul 2019 at 11:46

Award Notice
Tender

04 Jan 2019 at 16:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is soliciting tenders for the North-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) scheme. This initiative, classified under marine research services, aims to secure a consultant or consultants for quality control and analysis of marine biological samples, covering invertebrates, particle sizes, and fish components. The tender was published on 4 January 2019, with a deadline for submissions set for 6 February 2019. The resulting contract will run from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2023, with a total budget of £1,000,000. The procurement method adopted is a selective procedure involving competitive negotiation above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine biological analysis, quality control services, and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in environmental services or marine research would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will not only provide essential services under the NMBAQC scheme but also gain valuable experience and recognition within the sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in marine research and quality assurance projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nth-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Qlty Control Committee (NMBAQC)

Notice Description

The North-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) Co-ordinating Committee is a UK group made up of members of many competent monitoring authorities. A core purpose of the NMBAQC committee is to operate a quality control scheme to externally quality assure analysis of samples. This framework specifically relates to the provision of analysis and quality control services for invertebrates, particle size and fish components. The Consultant(s) appointed to the framework deliver these requirements by analysing submitted samples to ensure invertebrates, participle size and fish components identification is consistent among scheme members. - Lot 1 - Benthic Invertebrates - Lot 2 - Particle Sizes - Lot 3 - Fish

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4b21966-6858-4931-9ad5-1b47338b37fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caec0f75-5505-4f85-bca3-795c0d69298f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 4-5 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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