--- title: "Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area Saline Contaminant Analysis" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4cd55a4d-d156-40fc-8dc3-1c79a1ba8730" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cd55a4d-d156-40fc-8dc3-1c79a1ba8730" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cd55a4d-d156-40fc-8dc3-1c79a1ba8730.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cd55a4d-d156-40fc-8dc3-1c79a1ba8730.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-06-18" --- # Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area Saline Contaminant Analysis Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cd55a4d-d156-40fc-8dc3-1c79a1ba8730 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cd55a4d-d156-40fc-8dc3-1c79a1ba8730) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cd55a4d-d156-40fc-8dc3-1c79a1ba8730.json) ## Summary The Natural England is seeking a contractor for the analytical services titled "Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area Saline Contaminant Analysis" in the Research laboratory services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline on 2nd July 2024, and the contract period expected to start on 15th July 2024 until 27th March 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a minimum value of £10,000 and a contract value of £49,999. This tender opportunity provides businesses, especially those in the analytical services sector, a chance to work with Natural England on conducting aqueous contaminant analysis in the HPMA. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this opportunity. Interested parties must submit their quotations meeting the RFQ requirements by 2nd July 2024. Any queries related to this procurement process can be directed to hpmas@naturalengland.org.uk by 25th June 2024. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE: An error has been identified in 'OFFICIAL RFQ Annex 3 Chemicals to be screened for using GCMS' and as a result a new version has been issued. Please ensure that you have downloaded the new version 'OFFICIAL RFQ Annex 3 Chemicals to be screened for using GCMS V2' and base your response on this. The updated Annex 3 lists 1066 chemicals for the GC-MS screen (not 1067 as stated in the Specification of Requirements in the Request for Quotation). The Environment Agency are collecting saline water samples each month at Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA) for Natural England. Natural England are seeking a contractor to analyse aqueous contaminants from these monthly saline water samples starting from July 2024 until March 2025. This data will contribute to the baseline data for the site, and the HPMA pilot project, and will allow us to understand the water quality within the HPMA at the point of designation. We require testing for the presence of a range of chemical contaminants (as detailed in the specification) using Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) along with semi quantitative information for these chemicals. We also require testing for the presence of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and quantification of these chemicals. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to hpmas@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 02 July 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to hpmas@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 25 June 2024. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ad8a98-0f16-4169-9fee-323374b6a966 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 27 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX1 1QA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St David's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2024 at 14:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ad8a98-0f16-4169-9fee-323374b6a966 - 18 Jun 2024 at 13:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ad8a98-0f16-4169-9fee-323374b6a966 - 17 Jun 2024 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ad8a98-0f16-4169-9fee-323374b6a966 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ad8a98-0f16-4169-9fee-323374b6a966 18th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb0cbc93-e0e1-454f-9696-128cf3ed0de1 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07fc9a86-f978-436d-bf6d-c717cf6999a4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b854c076-e1a2-4a19-af1b-afd7dce8083f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85be3e5c-c8c6-4565-96ef-41d6d6344df8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97177aa7-0080-42ad-b373-a4d7e9f612fa - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/791fe151-32e8-40a0-aa37-1b1d85cd42ee - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f8e96ca-20f8-42d5-b98b-46ef42ca758f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5047cc5c-7a48-494d-8ab5-b90b5a3e7524 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9af8d6a-3e3f-4e63-b5c6-e822ec4dd5c7 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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