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The Swale - Shellfish Quality Monitoring, A784

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

21 Jan 2022 at 10:56

Award Notice
Tender

17 Nov 2021 at 11:38

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Oct 2021 at 08:25

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Oct 2021 at 08:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "The Swale - Shellfish Quality Monitoring, A784", aimed at securing services for shellfish quality monitoring across England. The procurement is categorised under services with a focus on shellfish and involves an open procedure. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2026, with a potential extension of one year. Interested parties were required to submit their Expressions of Interest by 28 November 2021 at 18:00hrs through the Council's e-tendering portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental monitoring, microbiological analysis, and pollution testing. Businesses specialised in collecting and analysing shellfish or water samples, as well as those involved in food safety compliance, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a budget of £85,000, it enables companies to expand their service offerings and forge strong relationships with a local government authority focused on maintaining food safety standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Swale - Shellfish Quality Monitoring, A784

Notice Description

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for shellfish quality monitoring of The Swale The contract will involve the service provider collecting samples of shellfish according to an agreed sampling plan, always complying with the current Food Standards Agency (FSA) and The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) protocols for microbiological quality, the presence of toxin-producing plankton in production waters and biotoxins and chemical contaminants in live bivalve molluscs. In practical terms the service will involve taking the required amount of water and flesh samples of shellfish from classified beds in The Swale, storing and transporting shellfish to the Public Health England FWEM laboratory for analysis and all associated administration. The contract shall commence on 1 April 2022 and terminate on 31 March 2026. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 1 year. Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 05/12/21 at 18:00hrs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3ce37aa-6441-44e0-a57f-4139c8ef3f66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8af39b65-2c6f-4430-bfdc-946aded99cd1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

03312200 - Shellfish

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

38344000 - Pollution-monitoring devices

38910000 - Hygiene monitoring and testing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 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
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON PORT HEALTH AUTHORITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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