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CEFAS25-10 Contract for services to conduct phytoplankton sample analysis

CEFAS

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19 Mar 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

CEFAS has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "CEFAS25-10 Contract for services to conduct phytoplankton sample analysis," within the classified industry of analysis services (CPV 71620000). The contract, valued at £9,100, was procured through a single tender action method below the threshold. The procurement involved a direct award to APEM Ltd, with the contract period starting on 21 January 2025 and ending on 31 March 2025. Located in Lowestoft, the buying organisation CEFAS, whose primary contact is Giovana Cousseau, is responsible for this assignment, which ensures wide geographical service delivery, including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories. The tender process concluded on 17 January 2025, and the awarded contract notice was published on 19 March 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in analysis services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the targeted nature of this contract, businesses with expertise in phytoplankton sample analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete successfully in similar future tenders. The procurement method suggests that CEFAS is open to directly contracting with capable providers for niche services, potentially reducing competition and expediting decision-making for well-prepared applicants. This opportunity highlights the importance of maintaining readiness to respond swiftly to similar direct tender invitations.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-10 Contract for services to conduct phytoplankton sample analysis

Notice Description

Contract for services to conduct phytoplankton sample analysis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c476845f-176e-472d-a664-6f22f7f95c7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb83eebd-2ca8-4eb2-9dff-4ebff6f2847c
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
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
£9,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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

APEM

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