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title: "CEFAS22-78 PATH-SAFE Wastewater pathogen analyses"
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# CEFAS22-78 PATH-SAFE Wastewater pathogen analyses

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fabc560-4556-4abd-9120-d869b6e43728

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## Summary

The award has been granted for the tender titled "CEFAS22-78 PATH-SAFE Wastewater pathogen analyses" by the buying organization, Defra Network eTendering Portal. The procurement is in the services category with a contract value of £327,000. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period is from September 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024. The tender period ended on August 1, 2022.

This awarded contract offers business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in analysis services and research projects related to detecting foodborne pathogens in wastewater are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project conducted in the Menai Straits aims to develop innovative methods for pathogen analyses, making it an exciting opportunity for businesses in the environmental and health sectors.

## Notice

To deliver a pilot research project in the Menai Straits examining the feasibility of using wastewater to detect foodborne pathogens in proximity to hospital effluent and shellfish beds, using uniquely developed methods suitable for this work and their expertise to develop these methods further as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3584abf-5ceb-4d6a-a63a-5e325c290127 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £327,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £327,000 |
| 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 | BANGOR UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2022 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3584abf-5ceb-4d6a-a63a-5e325c290127

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3584abf-5ceb-4d6a-a63a-5e325c290127
  26th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4260336-1998-4093-8e66-fcaa741a4760
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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