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CEFAS24-115 Contract for marine benthic macroinvertebrate analysis of Nioz cores collected around Farnes Deep 2024

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) awarded a contract for marine benthic macroinvertebrate analysis to APEM Ltd under the tender title "CEFAS24-115 Contract for marine benthic macroinvertebrate analysis of Nioz cores collected around Farnes Deep 2024." This procurement process falls under the industry category of Analysis Services (CPV code 71620000) and pertains to services in the East of England, United Kingdom. As the procurement has reached the award stage, key dates include the end of the tender period on 20 August 2024, the contract's commencement on 30 August 2024, and its conclusion on 15 October 2024. Deliverables are scheduled for completion with primary analysis by 30 September 2024, and fully QA/QC'd data by 15 October 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, with an awarded contract value of £18,983 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the analysis services sector, especially those specialising in marine environment assessments. The contract requirements, including quality control and data submission standards, make it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with expertise in marine macroinvertebrate sample processing and adherence to NMBAQC guidelines would find this an excellent growth opportunity. Given the structured deliverable schedule and budget, firms with strong project management capabilities and experience in marine environmental analysis will be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-115 Contract for marine benthic macroinvertebrate analysis of Nioz cores collected around Farnes Deep 2024

Notice Description

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 marine benthic macroinvertebrate sample processing. As part of this programme, sediment samples were collected using a NIOZ core during a survey in the North Sea in May 2024 onboard the RV Cefas Endeavour. Seventy-four samples were collected at 15 locations in and around Farnes Deep. The Supplier will process 15 NIOZ core samples (which have been sub divided into 74 separate samples, with a maximum of 5 slices per core - see Annex 1); to extract and identify all biota retained following sieving on a 1.0 mm capture mesh, as per the NMBAQC guidelines detailing extraction and identification protocols. The Supplier will provid in an appropriate format (industry standard spreadsheet) and to include taxa abundance, species matrix and biomass by station. In addition to the above, the analysis will be audited as per the NMBAQC own Samples protocol prior to final submission (Hall, 2019): http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1764/os686970_summary-report.pdf. The AQC will be organised and awarded by Cefas following the initial submission of the results from this contract. Deliverables: * Quality-controlled abundance and biomass matrices with current nomenclature * Reference collection * Internal Quality Control logs * Weekly project summary updates and correspondence between primary processing and audit lab Deliverable Dates: 1. Primary analysis to be completed by 30 September 2024 2. Fully AQC'd data by 15 October 2024 3. Reference collection to Cefas by 15 October 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2ca00dc-694c-41cb-908b-b50920c73262
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda4ea2d-2eb5-414f-92ab-16944b63f8b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,983 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2024 - 15 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
Holly Power
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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