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title: "Marine Phytoplankton Sample Analysis Framework"
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# Marine Phytoplankton Sample Analysis Framework

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f406eef-cf49-417b-824f-b8018fc313b4

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently conducting a tender for the "Marine Phytoplankton Sample Analysis Framework" within the marine research services industry category. This procurement, valued at £720,000, involves the analysis of approximately 2,520 samples from 221 coastal and estuarine locations across the UK and further afield. The tender is open until 18 January 2019, and successful bids will contribute to the Estuarine and Coastal Monitoring and Assessment Service (ECMAS) of the Environment Agency, with the contract period commencing on 1 June 2019 and running until 31 May 2023. The procurement method deployed is selective, specifically through a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on marine research and analysis services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in marine biology, environmental monitoring, and data analysis are well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could enable businesses to expand their operational capacity and expertise while contributing to essential environmental assessments undertaken by the Environment Agency and its partners.

## Notice

This framework relates to the requirements of the Estuarine and Coastal Monitoring and Assessment Service (ECMAS) function of the Environment Agency and the analysis of samples (marine phytoplankton cell) in 221 coastal and estuarine locations. The annual sample analysis requirement is approximately 2520 samples, for the Environment Agency, Eurohabs Project and Natural Resource Wales combined.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875d7b08-2e6c-4f99-9d97-52a8446537f0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2018 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875d7b08-2e6c-4f99-9d97-52a8446537f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875d7b08-2e6c-4f99-9d97-52a8446537f0
  27th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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