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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas (eMIsk) RFQ for Laboratory Analyses - Inorganic carbon analysis of seawater"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas (eMIsk) RFQ for Laboratory Analyses - Inorganic carbon analysis of seawater

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ed76cf2-eec6-4879-b754-0c1b72f81667

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## Summary

The Cefas organisation is currently conducting an open tender for laboratory analyses focused on inorganic carbon analysis of seawater, specifically for the project titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas (eMIsk) RFQ for Laboratory Analyses." The procurement falls within the services industry, with a total contract value of £50,000. The tender period ends on 28 February 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 1 September 2019, running through to 30 September 2023. Interested suppliers, particularly those located within the UK and British Overseas Territories, are encouraged to take notice of these opportunities.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory services, particularly in research laboratory services. Companies that can provide in-depth analytical capabilities related to environmental monitoring and seawater composition are particularly well-suited to apply. By engaging in this contract, businesses can not only contribute to important environmental research but also expand their portfolio in public procurement, ultimately fostering growth through collaboration with a reputable government authority such as Cefas.

## Notice

This procurement supports delivery of this project by providing a laboratory service to meet the following Laboratory sample analyses of 1.Total alkalinity (TA) in seawater 2.Dissolved inorganic carbon in seawater https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/57Q954A9UK 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/d733f26f-904e-4e4a-8b3b-cf5d2b2f4c6e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2019 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d733f26f-904e-4e4a-8b3b-cf5d2b2f4c6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d733f26f-904e-4e4a-8b3b-cf5d2b2f4c6e
  11th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-%28eMIsk%29-RFQ-for-Laboratory-Analyses-%E2%80%93-Inorganic-carbon-analysis-of-seawater/57Q954A9UK
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/57Q954A9UK

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