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title: "Framework Contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis."
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# Framework Contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis.

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5abc55e7-0ffb-4f91-accc-9f0f7643b759

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## Summary

The Defra Group Commercial is inviting tenders for a Framework Contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis. This procurement falls under the services category with a deadline for tender submissions on 17th April 2023. The contract duration is from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2025. The buying organisation is located in Bristol, with the opportunity open to businesses in various regions including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in marine survey services to engage with the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the procurer's emphasis on SME suitability in the procurement process. By providing marine phytoplankton sample analysis services, companies can contribute to fulfilling statutory marine monitoring obligations for the Environment Agency (EA) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW).

## Notice

A Framework is required for the laboratory analysis (identification and enumeration) of marine phytoplankton samples collected by the Environment Agency (EA) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) hereafter known collectively as the Customers. The data generated is used primarily to fulfil statutory marine monitoring and assessment obligations under national and international legislative drivers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ac5e4c-dd5c-4be9-bd78-3446ff8990f1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 17:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ac5e4c-dd5c-4be9-bd78-3446ff8990f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ac5e4c-dd5c-4be9-bd78-3446ff8990f1
  15th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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