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title: "Project to purchase and set up a flow cytometer for use on Coastal survey vessel"
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# Project to purchase and set up a flow cytometer for use on Coastal survey vessel

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32fa7515-6a3a-4aa0-be98-2301e79762f1

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Project to purchase and set up a flow cytometer for use on Coastal survey vessel." This project falls under the Marine survey services category and is valued at approximately £114,586.82. The contract commenced on 22 November 2021 and will conclude on 31 March 2022. The procurement method used was a single tender action, which indicates a direct procurement approach was taken. The location includes various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the wider United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in marine survey equipment, particularly those involved in the supply of scientific instruments like flow cytometers. Companies that are innovative and capable of providing portable, flexible equipment that meets specific environmental monitoring needs would be particularly suited to compete in this sector. The focus on aquatic health and biodiversity management opens up avenues for growth in environmental and ecological consultancy services as well.

## Notice

Procurement of Flow cytometer for single cell analysis of the full particle size spectrum. The Environment Agency collects estuarine and coastal water samples for phytoplankton analysis as part of its water quality programme for determining the impacts of nutrient enrichment (Eutrophication) and reporting these under Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWTD), Nitrate (ND) and Water Framework (WFD) directives. We also collect phytoplankton data as part of our biodiversity remit to indicate health of food webs (eg under Marine Strategy Framework Directive) and potential impacts of toxic species to human health (eg Bathing Waters and Shellfish directives). Moreover the laboratory analysis can't identify certain groups of organisms which are key to the functioning of our nearshore waters with respect to climate change and eutrophication (nutrient enrichment). The flow cytometer allows us to detect these groups. This is particularly important as we a currently seeing signs of changes to marine ecosystems due to climate and eutrophication. This cytometer technology allows us to directly understand and manage the quality of our pelagic (water column) habitats. Phytolpankton are critical in their contribution to the marine food webs upon which zooplankton feed and fish rely on the wider plankton community as prey. They also provide take in carbon and release oxygen into the atmosphere and oceans. They reflect the levels of nutrients in the environment and the changes in climate. Animals that rely on them to survive include the full range of commercial, ecological important and UK biodiversity species across our estuaries and coasts. The Flow cytometer will be portable and will be used flexibly across a range of EA (and potential DEFRA partner) vessels. The Environment Agency is also working collaboratively with Cefas and Natural England to provide evidence via baseline surveys to help inform the management of Marine Coastal Zones (MCZ).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ab9938-a68d-4c4c-a225-aeaf158a7d94 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,586 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,586 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ab9938-a68d-4c4c-a225-aeaf158a7d94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ab9938-a68d-4c4c-a225-aeaf158a7d94
  25th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f35c9b6d-e8c6-4758-8d13-4e65d1c79500
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