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title: "ITT for Provision of Statutory Shellfish Monitoring Services for Scotland"
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# ITT for Provision of Statutory Shellfish Monitoring Services for Scotland

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14101382-4e1f-41e4-8c41-75237eee7ebe

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Cefas, which is seeking a supplier for the provision of statutory shellfish monitoring services for Scotland. The tender, titled "ITT for Provision of Statutory Shellfish Monitoring Services for Scotland," falls under the environmental monitoring services industry category. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 13 September 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2018 and will run until 31 March 2021, with delivery addresses covering various locations including the United Kingdom and European countries.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in monitoring and compliance with food safety standards. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in sample collection and analysis for contaminants such as E. coli and phytoplankton would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on safeguarding public health and meeting official controls positions this procurement as a valuable chance for growth in a niche but essential market.

## Notice

The Authority is looking for a supplier for the provision of statutory shellfish monitoring services for Scotland (sample collection, E.coli, phytoplankton and chemical contaminants). This is to support the work the Authority undertakes for Food Standards Scotland (FSS) who has a key role in safeguarding public health and animal welfare through delivery of official controls on food in Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a3b405-041e-4526-89aa-bae9431d9c6d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2017 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a3b405-041e-4526-89aa-bae9431d9c6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a3b405-041e-4526-89aa-bae9431d9c6d
  17th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lowestoft:-Environmental-monitoring-other-than-for-construction./3M993N5G3W
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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