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

Buyer: EA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64bd22de-86ed-46a9-9666-afb17a5f2aae

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## Summary

The Environmental Agency (EA) has awarded a Framework Contract to Cefas for marine phytoplankton sample analysis. The contract, part of marine research services, has a value of £400,000 and was awarded on 12th September 2023. The tender was an Open procedure with the tender period ending on 19th April 2023. The contract period runs from 12th September 2023 until 12th September 2027.

This tender provides an opportunity for companies involved in marine research services to secure business growth. Businesses with expertise in marine biology, environmental testing, and ecological research would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, facilitated by EA, offers a chance for suppliers to showcase their capabilities in providing marine phytoplankton sample analysis services to support environmental initiatives and research projects.

## Notice

Framework Contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79a8270-ff5c-41d2-b7b0-79a17681a874 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2023 - 12 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | EA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEFAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2023 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79a8270-ff5c-41d2-b7b0-79a17681a874

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79a8270-ff5c-41d2-b7b0-79a17681a874
  30th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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