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Framework Contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis.

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Award

01 Nov 2023 at 15:13

Award

01 Nov 2023 at 13:50

Tender

15 Mar 2023 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis to Cefas. The contract is for the laboratory analysis of marine phytoplankton samples collected by the Environment Agency. The contract is valued at £750,000 and was signed on 12th September 2023. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing marine research services. Companies specialising in data analysis services and environmental protection are well-suited to compete. The tender is for a framework contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis and covers marine research services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the buyer is the Environment Agency (Defra Network eTendering Portal).

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Notice Title

Framework Contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis.

Notice Description

Environment Agency Contract for the laboratory analysis (identification and enumeration) of marine phytoplankton samples collected by the Environment Agency (EA) and Natural Resources Wales

Lot Information

Lot 1

Environment Agency Award of Contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis

Renewal: to be determined

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b339
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032337-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,510,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
2-3 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Felicity Jowett
Contact Email
felicity.jowett@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3708506506

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

APEM

CEFAS

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