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title: "CEFAS22-04 RFQ Marine benthic macroinvertebrate analysis of Lyme Bay disposal"
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# CEFAS22-04 RFQ Marine benthic macroinvertebrate analysis of Lyme Bay disposal

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a87ee01-4972-4c17-b55a-f6dada1ef59a

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## Summary

The procurement process involved a tender issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "CEFAS22-04 RFQ Marine benthic macroinvertebrate analysis of Lyme Bay disposal". This project falls within the environmental services industry category and has a total contract value of £16,000. The tender was completed on 31st January 2022, after closing on 25th January 2022, with the contract period scheduled to run from 1st February 2022 to 30th April 2022. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure designed for contracts below the stated threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for environmental analysis firms and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in ecological services. Businesses well-suited to compete in this process would include those capable of processing sediment samples and conducting biological and statistical analyses in line with the NMBAQC guidelines. The focus on stringent auditing and compliance requirements also indicates a need for businesses with a proven track record in environmental service delivery, enhancing their growth potential in a competitive landscape.

## Notice

This request for quotation is for the processing of 30 sediment samples (10 stations with triplicate samples) to extract and identify all biota retained following sieving on a 1.0 mm capture mesh, as per the NMBAQC guidelines detailing extraction and identification protocols. In addition to this there is a requirement to ensure these data are audited as per the NMBAQC Own Samples protocol prior to submission to Cefas (Hall, 2019). http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1764/os686970_summary-report.pdf Enumeration, identification and biomassing to the lowest possible taxonomic level should be carried out following the NMBAQC Processing Requirement Protocol and Taxonomic Discrimination Protocol. Biomass (wet weight in grams to at least 4 d.p.) is required for all enumerable taxa. Balances must be serviced annually and a valid service certificate must be supplied with this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f1b81b-95ef-4d1b-af6e-35de2ab86b1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000 |
| 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 | 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 | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 17:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f1b81b-95ef-4d1b-af6e-35de2ab86b1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f1b81b-95ef-4d1b-af6e-35de2ab86b1e
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8eae64cb-7234-4807-8324-a14b3e12c047
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk
- http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1764/os686970_summary-report.pdf

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