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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Request for Quotation for Provision of GLP QA Services to Cefas"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Request for Quotation for Provision of GLP QA Services to Cefas

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-805a6af8-17ee-4f37-bc97-f56a696843f0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), which is seeking services through a Request for Quotation titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Request for Quotation for Provision of GLP QA Services to Cefas." This contract falls under the research and development consultancy services category (CPV code: 73200000) and is located in Lowestoft, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract is currently marked as complete. The tender period ended on 14th August 2017, while the contract period commenced on 15th August 2017 and will conclude on 31st March 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in Quality Assurance and laboratory practices, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide GLP training, audits, and regulatory inspection support. Companies that have experience in conducting facility audits and study-specific inspections are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging effectively with Cefas could lead to long-term partnerships, enhancing your business's profile in the environmental, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors while contributing to the implementation of compliance and quality standards.

## Notice

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is looking to engage a Supplier in a call-off arrangement to provide assistance with the implementation of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Quality Assurance for a range of projects. The services provided may include: *Performing audits of study plans *Performing audits of data and reports *Conducting study specific inspections *Conducting process based inspections *Conducting facility audits of the Customer's test facility *Providing GLP training *Providing guidance and advice on GLP concerns and issues *Attending Regulatory Inspections by the UK GLPMA TO VIEW FULL DETAILS OF THE REQUIREMENT OR TO RESPOND TO THIS OPPORTUNITY VISIT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T67C9292A2 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/1ec5d4b8-f8c1-4340-9778-d1c2b4cb7b17 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUCKINGHAM QA CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2017 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ec5d4b8-f8c1-4340-9778-d1c2b4cb7b17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ec5d4b8-f8c1-4340-9778-d1c2b4cb7b17
  15th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=273675267
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T67C9292A2

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