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title: "CEFAS24-113 Contract for carbon analysis (including Rock-Eval) of North Sea (Farnes) and Celtic Sea sediment samples."
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# CEFAS24-113 Contract for carbon analysis (including Rock-Eval) of North Sea (Farnes) and Celtic Sea sediment samples.

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-565edcf9-3aaa-4aa0-8f5a-dee901a511e8

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has awarded a contract titled "CEFAS24-113 Contract for carbon analysis (including Rock-Eval) of North Sea (Farnes) and Celtic Sea sediment samples" in the Analysis Services industry category. This procurement process involves the analysis of 453 freeze-dried sediment core slice samples, with deliverables including Total Carbon (TC), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Carbon/Nitrogen (C/N), Carbon Isotopes, Rock-Eval pyrolysis, and Nitrogen Isotopes. The contract, worth approximately £78,239, runs from 18th September 2024 to 31st October 2024. The procurement method used was direct with a single tender action. Key stakeholders include Cefas, based in Lowestoft, UK, and the UKRI as represented by British Geological Survey, based in Keyworth, UK. The analysis results are expected to be delivered by 30th September 2024, with provisions for deadline extensions as needed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental analysis, particularly those with experience in sediment sample analysis and carbon analysis technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this project well-suited to their capacities, given the detailed and specific nature of the work required. The project's completion will contribute valuable data to environmental studies of the North Sea and the Celtic Sea, potentially leading to further contract opportunities as environmental monitoring and management efforts continue to grow. Given the targeted analysis services, businesses with proficiency in delivering high-quality, industry-standard data formats like Excel spreadsheets stand to gain from participating in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Cefas require the Supplier to analyse 453 freeze dried sediment core slice samples from Farnes and Celtic Sea as per below Deliverables. Cefas require the data to be provided in an appropriate format (industry standard Excel spreadsheet). Deliverables: Following analysis completed on all samples: * (TC) Total Carbon * (TOC) Total Organic Carbon * (C/N) Carbon/Nitrogen * Carbon Isotopes * Rock-Eval pyrolysis * Nitrogen Isotopes 1. Full analysis of the listed deliverables completed, and results provided in appropriate format. a. To be delivered by 30th September 2024 with the understanding that an extension will be granted if prepared samples aren't delivered to BGS within 6 weeks of BGS data delivery date. Quantity: 453 samples (Rock Eval), 217 samples (TOC, TC, C/N, d13C, d15N), 33 samples (TOC, TC, C/N, d13C)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87d2eb9-2e92-4ede-b0c6-6efd976b67cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,239 |
| 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 | UKRI AS REPRESENTED BY BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87d2eb9-2e92-4ede-b0c6-6efd976b67cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87d2eb9-2e92-4ede-b0c6-6efd976b67cb
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa37a437-cb30-4eca-b1a9-cd52fe517c72
  RMS E9649 GA24F058 CEFAS24-113 Short Form Contract_FINAL_signed_Redacted

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