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CEFAS22-122 Phytoplankton testing and analysis

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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20 Jun 2023 at 09:28

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07 Nov 2022 at 12:51

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04 Nov 2022 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has initiated a tender process for the provision of phytoplankton testing and analysis services under the Scottish shellfish official control monitoring programme. The tender, titled "CEFAS22-122 Phytoplankton testing and analysis," falls under the services category and involves monitoring shellfish production areas for various types of contamination. The procurement stage is active, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 5th December 2022. The tender is open for interested suppliers to bid on, with a total contract value recently amended to £1,848,762.40.

This tender presents a valuable business opportunity for organisations experienced in analysis services and environmental monitoring. Companies capable of delivering high-quality water monitoring services in Scottish shellfish production areas would be well-suited to compete. Cefas, acting as the buyer organisation, aims to appoint a suitable provider to assist in the monitoring programme, offering a chance for growth and collaboration in the environmental services sector. Interested businesses should consider the specific requirements outlined in the tender documentation and ensure timely submission of bids to be considered for this valuable contract.

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Notice Title

CEFAS22-122 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 opportunity appointed a suitable organisation 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 opportunity appointed a suitable organisation 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-h6vhtk-037f56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017465-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Emma Roberts
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1502527766

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

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