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title: "CEFAS21-08 RFQ BEEMS Benthic Sampling"
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# CEFAS21-08 RFQ BEEMS Benthic Sampling

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61b5994f-ebc2-425e-a656-b8433b925071

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## Summary

The tender titled "CEFAS21-08 RFQ BEEMS Benthic Sampling" has been published by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the analysis services sector. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, following a successful completion of the tender process, with the contract awarded to Hull Marine Laboratory, University of Hull. The value of the contract is £13,000 and it is set to commence on 22nd February 2021 and conclude on 30th September 2021. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 71620000 and features an open procurement method.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs involved in environmental consultancy, laboratory analysis, and ecological research. Businesses with capabilities in sediment sampling, species identification, and quality control in environmental settings would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The requirement for high standards of data management and audit also encourages firms that can demonstrate rigorous quality assurance processes, potentially boosting their competitiveness in public procurement markets.

## Notice

Description of the sample collection: The mudflat monitoring in Bridgwater bay encompass the collection of 6 replicates samples at 11 stations in Bridgwater Bay and Wick St Lawrence twice a year (February and August). The replicate samples are collected with a 0.01m2 core and the sediment is sieved through a 0.5 mm mesh sieve. All benthic organisms are transferred into 0.25L Nalgene bottle and fixed with 4 % formaldehyde. This request for quotation is for the processing of 132 sediment samples, split over 2 batches, to extract and identify all biota retained following sieving on a 0.5 mm mesh, as per the NMBAQC guidelines (http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1175/nmbaqc-inv-prp-v10-june2010.pdf) detailing extraction and identification protocols. In addition to this there is a requirement to ensure these data are audited as per the NMBAQC Own Samples protocol prior to submission to Cefas (Milner and Hall, 2016). http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1665/ownsampleprotocol_v12_ra.pdf. Enumeration, identification and biomassing should be carried out following the NMBAQC Processing Requirement Protocol and Taxonomic Discrimination Protocol. Biomass to species level (wet weight in grams to at least 4 d.p.) is required for all countable taxa. Balances must be serviced annually, and a valid service certificate must be supplied with this tender. A reference collection of all species/taxa identified should be returned to the Cefas laboratories in Lowestoft in an appropriate preservation liquid (i.e. 100% IDA or 70% IMS, 20% water and 10% glycerol). The reference collection should contain as a minimum the species name, name of identifier/ supervisor, station code, cruise code, date of collection and name of species identification verifier. A list of all taxa in the reference collection is also requested; in electronic form, with these details included. Notable taxa should be highlighted here such as non-native species and new or unusual records. Non-native species should be added to the Non-native Species Information Portal (NNSIP) (hosted on the Non-native Species Secretariat website, http://www.nonnativespecies.org/index.cfm?sectionid=81). Summary of deliverables: - Analysis of two survey batches of samples, 66 samples per survey (February and August). - Externally audited, quality-controlled abundance / biomass matrices, with current nomenclature (Primary processing and Audit lab) - A single reference collection of identified taxa covering both surveys (Primary processing lab) - Internal Quality Control logs (Primary processing lab) - Audited Quality Control report. One per survey. (Audit lab - which will be appointed and agreed between both parties) - Weekly project summary updates and correspondence between primary processing and audit lab (Primary processing and Audit lab)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65b377f-14ce-4cec-a999-30b599b52138 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | HULL MARINE LABORATORY, UNIVERSITY OF HULL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65b377f-14ce-4cec-a999-30b599b52138

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a65b377f-14ce-4cec-a999-30b599b52138
  16th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk
- http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1175/nmbaqc-inv-prp-v10-june2010.pdf
- http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1665/ownsampleprotocol_v12_ra.pdf
- http://www.nonnativespecies.org/index.cfm?sectionid=81

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