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CEFAS22-122 FSS Phytoplankton testing and analysis

CEFAS

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16 Jun 2023 at 08:52

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03 Apr 2023 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this procurement process is CEFAS, and the title of the procurement is "CEFAS22-122 FSS Phytoplankton testing and analysis." The industry category is services, and the location includes postal code NR33 0HT, with delivery addresses spanning various countries. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with key dates indicating a tender period end date of December 5, 2022, and a contract period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in analysis services, especially those with expertise in marine contamination monitoring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. The procurement method employed is an open procedure (above threshold), offering businesses transparency in the bidding process. The contract awarded to SAMS Enterprise Ltd values at £1,848,762.40 GBP with a contract period aligning with the procurement outlined dates.

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Notice Title

CEFAS22-122 FSS Phytoplankton testing and analysis

Notice Description

Current legislation requires that classified shellfish production areas are monitored for microbiological contamination, marine biotoxins, harmful algae and chemical contamination. This forms part of an official control monitoring programme. In Scotland, Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is the competent authority with responsibility for the implementation and delivery of the Scottish shellfish official control (OC) monitoring programme. Cefas is the laboratory designated by FSS to provide a completely managed, high quality service for the provision of this programme across Scotland. Services delegated to Cefas include co-ordinating the programme, arranging the collection of samples and delivering the required testing, and this in line with relevant national legislation as well as FSS policies and protocols. This appointment is to deliver the water monitoring element of this programme, testing samples to assess concentrations of harmful algae in Scottish classified shellfish production areas, within the context of the FSS OC monitoring programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe4f7d6a-d2eb-4606-8111-027348e018be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb554e54-3bd3-4435-9a6a-b2da8f8d1f44
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 (above 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,648,762 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
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
Emma Roberts
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.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

SAMS ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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