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title: "CEFAS24-01 Contract for services for assistant laboratory technician to support the Department of the Environment Water and Wastewater Laboratory in Belize, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)"
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# CEFAS24-01 Contract for services for assistant laboratory technician to support the Department of the Environment Water and Wastewater Laboratory in Belize, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83ad7e46-4841-49f6-934e-6d1b98b99cee

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## Summary

The Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI), based in Belize City, has been awarded a contract by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) for research laboratory services. The procurement process involved a direct procurement method with a contract value of £20,000. The tender was awarded on 24th June 2024, with a contract period from 24th June 2024 to 23rd June 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research laboratory services industry to participate. Businesses capable of providing expert services for water quality monitoring, pollution testing, and microplastic analysis would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract requires the provision of assistant laboratory technician services to support the Department of the Environment Water and Wastewater Laboratory in Belize, contributing to ongoing environmental initiatives in the region.

## Notice

OCPP and The Government of Belize have identified the need to provide training to the Department of the Environment (DOE) laboratory staff to ensure the DOE can continue to fulfill its statutory duties for water quality and pollution monitoring and to meet emerging challenges. A laboratory technician is required to provide temporary expert services to the DOE for 18 months, Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00, days may vary for fieldwork and allowance will be available for some overtime each calendar month. This work is to ensure the continued effectual operation of the DOE Water Quality Lab whilst its staff undergo long-term training. These services will be generally in regard to the collection of water quality samples, testing, analysis, microplastic testing, and testing of other pollutants. The technician will also provide support in the data entry, analysis, and report writing to support the programs developed through the DOE laboratory. The technician will be responsible for the following: 2. Assist in maintaining a monthly plan for the tracking and implementation of calibration of the laboratory equipment, the formulation/management of calibration solutions, and the upkeep of the equipment of the calibration logs. a. Maintain inventory of all equipment taking note of the calibration dates of each equipment. b. Support the calibration of the equipment. c. Take stock of reagents used in the laboratory weekly. d. Create a weekly inventory of the waste viles, and other used chemicals generated that are no longer usable. 3. Maintain relevant logs for calibration, calibration solutions, reagents, etc. used by the laboratory. 4. Develop and implement a sampling, preparation, and analysis work plan for the studies to determine the presence and abundance of microplastics using the Standard Operating Procedures developed by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas). 5. Coordinate and conduct monthly water quality monitoring fieldwork to 1 of the 4 watersheds being monitored and support the DOE with effluent sampling and analysis in coordination with the Environmental Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Unit. No driving is required, the DOE will appoint drivers as necessary. a. This includes obtaining quotations, requisitions, and invoices and receiving, processing, and analyzing water samples following the required methodology. b. The DoE will assign a driver to the technician to carry out these duties. 6. Prepare and undertake controlled experiments and trials to ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control for microplastic testing, water quality monitoring, effluent monitoring, and monitoring of other pollutants. 7. Assist in the preparation for field sampling. This includes the cleaning, washing, and sterilizing of sample bottles and, the preparation of media

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa12b5f6-ebcc-4bb5-8462-956af497ac9e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,235 |
| 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 | COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AND INSTITUTE (CZMAI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2024 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa12b5f6-ebcc-4bb5-8462-956af497ac9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa12b5f6-ebcc-4bb5-8462-956af497ac9e
  9th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84edca6f-e396-4192-979e-e5ce25b628a7
  CEFAS24-01_Short_Form_Contract _CZMAI Lab Technician_SIGNED_Redacted

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