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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Ecotoxicology and Biodegradation Studies for the Environmental Risk Assessment of Chemicals"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Ecotoxicology and Biodegradation Studies for the Environmental Risk Assessment of Chemicals

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3db34bd9-3d8d-4bf5-b1f3-bfce77dfb6ea

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the contract titled "GB-Lowestoft: Ecotoxicology and Biodegradation Studies for the Environmental Risk Assessment of Chemicals," initiated by Cefas, an Executive Agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The contract, valued at £33,000, falls under the industry category of analysis services, specifically related to environmental risk assessments. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 12th June 2019 and the contract scheduled to commence on 17th June 2019, lasting until 17th June 2021. The work is to be executed in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in environmental science, analysis, and marine studies to grow and expand their services. Businesses experienced in conducting ecotoxicological studies and biodegradation assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete, as they can leverage their expertise to manage the delivery of ad hoc analytical services required by Cefas. Given the focus on environmental risk assessments, firms that can demonstrate a robust understanding of chemical impacts in various environments will find potential for involvement in ongoing public sector projects and contribute to important ecological research initiatives.

## Notice

Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) the 'Authority', is an Executive Agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It is an applied science agency that primarily supports government decision making whilst extending its reach across the public sector, the EU and wider markets where possible in regard to marine and closely related environments. Our work takes us from freshwater to the open ocean, and includes both wild and farmed fish. Our influence and leadership spans a wide spectrum of issues, including: *climate change impacts and adaptation *marine planning and environmental licensing *sustainable fisheries management *marine biodiversity and habitats *fish and shellfish health and hygiene *emergency response. Cefas has an occasional requirement for the following studies that may be required to assess the risk of chemicals in the environment and require a supplier to provide suitable services to analyse samples provided by Cefas on an ad hoc basis. To respond to this opportunity or to find out more, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VBEG35ETT2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48bf6ec-1f9a-44af-97a1-1ef06f304590 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2019 - 17 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHEMEX ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2019 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48bf6ec-1f9a-44af-97a1-1ef06f304590

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48bf6ec-1f9a-44af-97a1-1ef06f304590
  13th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=406251120
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VBEG35ETT2

## Provenance

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