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title: "Otter liver tissue analysis for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)/polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)"
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# Otter liver tissue analysis for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)/polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05ba8814-e24f-40d4-8d57-5b05707d3516

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for "Otter liver tissue analysis for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)/polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)" for research services. The contract value is £33,858 GBP, with a contract period starting on October 5, 2022, and ending on March 17, 2023.

This tender opportunity, initiated under an open procedure (below threshold), offers business growth prospects for companies specialising in research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for participation. The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is the buying organisation, accepting tenders until 12:00 pm on September 6, 2022.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac526ac-b73f-4046-8ade-227309ef9aa6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,858 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,858 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2022 at 06:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac526ac-b73f-4046-8ade-227309ef9aa6
- 9 Aug 2022 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a3fccd-2fd2-484d-af19-94d36dea6e21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac526ac-b73f-4046-8ade-227309ef9aa6
  26th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a3fccd-2fd2-484d-af19-94d36dea6e21
  9th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1281d83-4865-42cc-a8a3-637f1ee5febf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4847b55-ef9c-4bb5-b61b-c40ee5a021b8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f00c306-e443-4513-a99b-e43404216335

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