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title: "Suspect Screening for Chemical Contaminants in Otter Liver Tissue Project"
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# Suspect Screening for Chemical Contaminants in Otter Liver Tissue Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-813d62a9-38c4-47eb-b5fe-3921a154652f

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is inviting tenders for the project titled "Suspect Screening for Chemical Contaminants in Otter Liver Tissue Project" in the research laboratory services category. The procurement method is a competitive quotation (below threshold). Tenders must be submitted by 12:00 pm on 8th September 2023. The procurement stage is active, with a contract period starting on 18th September 2023 and ending on 29th February 2024. The project presents an opportunity for SMEs to participate.

This tender for screening otter liver tissue offers opportunities for businesses providing research laboratory services. The project's total value is £49,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. Businesses in the United Kingdom can apply, focusing on environmental research and chemical analysis expertise. The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is the buying organisation overseeing this tender.

## Notice

Suspect screening of otter liver tissue for chemical contaminants. Additional information: To apply, please respond to the attached Request for Quotation and associated documents. Email your response to jo.parry@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 12:00 pm on 8th September 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8af97939-ec95-4332-9914-c1ef16d554c9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 4WF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2023 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8af97939-ec95-4332-9914-c1ef16d554c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8af97939-ec95-4332-9914-c1ef16d554c9
  22nd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abf065f4-3275-49a9-82c4-7919f9b1a976
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/466a83a7-ed22-4079-9b82-142ae8669355
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4552ea1a-d9aa-468c-a936-ff08cc1c88c6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ca54c1b-db07-4e03-8afa-46e369ca1ce1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7f8281c-410e-45cc-8cd9-48ef98194773

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