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title: "Assessment of S. costatum control data in algal growth inhibition studies"
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# Assessment of S. costatum control data in algal growth inhibition studies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3200f08c-c40e-4f44-9e21-68d90fae5325

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## Summary

The recent public procurement contract titled "Assessment of S. costatum control data in algal growth inhibition studies" is managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. This tender, classified under research laboratory services (CPV code 73111000), took place in the United Kingdom, covering multiple regions including England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, concluding the tender period on 18 August 2021. The contract period commenced on 8 October 2021 and will run until 16 February 2022. As of 15 October 2021, the awarded contract amount is £37,848, and the supplier is Scymaris Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in research and laboratory services, particularly those focused on environmental studies. Businesses with expertise in algal growth inhibition studies or similar research activities would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging with government contracts like this can provide a pathway for sustainable growth and development within the specialised sector of environmental research services.

## Notice

Assessment of S. costatum control data in algal growth inhibition studies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d20f69-ea96-4801-af3e-9ab39d2e7dfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2021 - 16 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,848 |
| 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 | WALLINGFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCYMARIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 14:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d20f69-ea96-4801-af3e-9ab39d2e7dfc
- 15 Oct 2021 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d20f69-ea96-4801-af3e-9ab39d2e7dfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d20f69-ea96-4801-af3e-9ab39d2e7dfc
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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