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title: "CEFAS23-64 Contract for whelk sample processing"
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buyer: "CEFAS"
published: "2023-04-12"
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# CEFAS23-64 Contract for whelk sample processing

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10c84181-2583-4573-8ddc-cc9f3614d29c

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## Summary

The buying organization, Cefas, has completed a procurement for the contract titled "CEFAS23-64 Contract for whelk sample processing" in the industry category of Analysis services. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period starts on 27th March 2023 and ends on 30th April 2023, with a total value of £15,000. The tender period ended on 1st March 2023.

This tender for whelk sample processing by Cefas provides opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), within the service industry sector. Businesses capable of providing statolith extraction and measurement services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The award was granted to Bangor University, signifying potential partnerships between educational institutions and public organizations.

## Notice

Cefas require processing of Whelk Samples for collecting data on age and maturity via statolith extraction and measurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beae0195-cb9e-4d6d-9939-86acc88a5baa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,470 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BANGOR UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2023 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beae0195-cb9e-4d6d-9939-86acc88a5baa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beae0195-cb9e-4d6d-9939-86acc88a5baa
  12th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/109e0ba6-d1ec-4d41-b37d-eeec90698129
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v2

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