--- title: "North-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) Scheme 2023 - 2027 Opportunistic macroalgae/Seagrass percent cover (OMC) and Opportunistic macroalgae biomass (OMB) ring tests" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-136b977d-e557-47fb-91ba-6d31a6958804" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-136b977d-e557-47fb-91ba-6d31a6958804" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-136b977d-e557-47fb-91ba-6d31a6958804.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-136b977d-e557-47fb-91ba-6d31a6958804.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2023-07-27" --- # North-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) Scheme 2023 - 2027 Opportunistic macroalgae/Seagrass percent cover (OMC) and Opportunistic macroalgae biomass (OMB) ring tests Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-136b977d-e557-47fb-91ba-6d31a6958804 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-136b977d-e557-47fb-91ba-6d31a6958804) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-136b977d-e557-47fb-91ba-6d31a6958804.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has initiated a tender titled "North-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) Scheme 2023 - 2027 Opportunistic macroalgae/Seagrass percent cover (OMC) and Opportunistic macroalgae biomass (OMB) ring tests" in the marine research services category. This opportunity, using a competitive quotation procurement method, aims to enhance quality control in marine biological monitoring through running ring tests for 4 years starting from September 2023. The deadline for submitting quotations is 18:00 BST on Monday 28th August 2023. This tender by DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS provides opportunities for businesses involved in marine research services to participate and contribute towards marine ecological monitoring quality assurance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly suited for this opportunity. The contract offers a period of 4 years, with the potential for 2 one-year extensions depending on supplier performance. Businesses interested in enhancing their capabilities in marine research and biological monitoring should consider applying for this tender. ## Notice "The North-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) scheme aims to enhance quality control in marine biological monitoring. The contract is required for the running of the NMBAQC Opportunistic Macroalgae percentage cover (OMC) and biomass (OMB) ring tests as part of the ongoing requirements of the NMBAQC scheme in developing and delivering quality assurance and analytical quality control protocols for marine ecological monitoring requirements. The contract will run for 4 years (initial 2 years with 2 x 1 year extensions subject to supplier performance) from September 2023. The percentage cover ring test (OMC) allows comparison of participants' assessments between labs and between individuals. It tests participants' ability to assess the presence and density of algae and seagrass. Annual reports providing the results of the OMC ring test will be required. The biomass ring test (OMB) allows comparison of participants' assessments between labs. It is designed to assess participants' efficiency and accuracy in processing algal biomass samples and to highlight areas of difference among participants or laboratories. It also looks at any differences between the quadrat assessment methods used to ensure these are comparable and consistent across labs and participants. Annual reports providing the results of the OMB ring test will be required. The exercises may be used by participants either as a performance indicator or as a training exercise." Additional information: "To apply for this opportunity, please submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) document. Please send your response to graham.phillips@environment-agency.gov.uk by 18:00 BST on Monday 28th August 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity please submit these via email to graham.phillips@environment-agency.gov.uk by 18:00 BST on Monday 14th August 2023. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers." ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d25c94c3-7a91-49bd-b03f-e7e21cf9d518 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA2 9ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Twerton | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2023 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d25c94c3-7a91-49bd-b03f-e7e21cf9d518 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d25c94c3-7a91-49bd-b03f-e7e21cf9d518 27th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/133f1984-0436-43d2-8657-2539d985b221 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7def60e7-8b6a-4fab-bc38-b43831e80652 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/028cd013-a4b6-4176-9e9f-fafbef716dfa ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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