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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Request for Quotation for the provision of laboratory reference materials for environmental containants in mussel tissues."
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# GB-Lowestoft: Request for Quotation for the provision of laboratory reference materials for environmental containants in mussel tissues.

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e674872-508f-4424-8c22-779102a9a893

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## Summary

Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Request for Quotation for the provision of laboratory reference materials for environmental contaminants in mussel tissues." This tender falls under the laboratory services industry category, with a contract value of £21,582. The procurement method was an open procedure, which began with a tender period that ended on 13th December 2016. The awarded contract period commenced on 18th December 2016 and concluded on 18th March 2017. The extension of the award notice was published on 9th April 2018, providing further details of the contract.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those that can supply biota-based laboratory reference materials. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate capability in environmental monitoring and assessment may find this contract particularly suitable, as Cefas has indicated that the procurement could be tailored to accommodate them. Companies with expertise in producing reference materials for environmental contaminants will have the chance to engage with an authority responsible for the UK’s Clean Seas Environmental Monitoring Programme.

## Notice

Cefas is undertaking this procurement on behalf of the UK National Marine Chemistry Advisory Group (UK NMCAG) which regroups the Competent Monitoring Authorities that are responsible for implementing the UK Clean Seas Environmental Monitoring Programme (CSEMP) in relation to the UK Marine Monitoring and Assessment Strategy. In order to meet the needs of drivers such as OSPAR, the WFD and MSFD, there is a requirement for the production of two biota based laboratory reference materials (LRM) that are to be used as internal quality controls by laboratories for the determination of a wide range of environmental contaminants. FULL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD WITHIN THE TENDER PACKAGE on the Cefas Delta e-procurement system https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9U59QRR8BM Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6c5496-3a15-4d7a-b244-dd2f1db44497 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2016 - 18 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,582 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,582 |
| 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 | WAGENINGEN MARINE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2018 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6c5496-3a15-4d7a-b244-dd2f1db44497

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6c5496-3a15-4d7a-b244-dd2f1db44497
  9th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=311818902
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9U59QRR8BM

## Provenance

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