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Otter Liver Tissue Analysis for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has issued a tender titled "Otter Liver Tissue Analysis for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)" in the services category. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, with a tender deadline of 18th July 2023 at 12:00 pm. The contract period is from 24th July 2023 to 14th February 2024.

This tender for chemical analysis of otter liver samples presents a business opportunity for companies specialising in research laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the tender's threshold and the specific nature of the analysis required. Interested parties should engage with the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs to participate before the deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Otter Liver Tissue Analysis for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)

Notice Description

To apply, please respond to the attached Request for Quotation and associated documents. Email your response to jo.parry@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 12:00 pm on 18th July 2023. Additional information: Chemical analysis of archived otter liver samples for PCB and PBDE suites as well as percentage lipid content measurements. Otter samples will be provided by the Cardiff University Otter Project. Concentration results to be provided by supplier in Excel format as per specification. Analysis only, no data interpretation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524fd4c5-9f95-4dc1-831b-6bb202971046
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jul 2023 - 14 Feb 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 4WF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Further Information

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