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title: "Otter liver tissue analysis for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)/polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)"
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# Otter liver tissue analysis for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)/polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89bf1dc3-b841-45f2-a9cc-08a74f76e845

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, which is seeking tenders for the analysis of otter liver tissue to detect polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). This procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on research laboratory services, and is based in England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 30 November 2021 at 12:00 pm. The expected contract period is from 1 December 2021 to 31 March 2022, with a minimum value set at £40,000 and a maximum value of £49,999.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental and analytical services sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer expertise in laboratory analysis and field sampling. Companies engaged in or capable of providing research laboratory services, especially those with experience in environmental monitoring and assessment, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which requires the deployment of passive sampler devices and subsequent analysis of collected data.

## Notice

Deployment and collection of passive sampler devices at 12 sites to detect pesticides. Laboratory analysis and data interpretation from NRW or FERA to be included. Brief report on methods and results required Additional information: To apply, please respond to the attached Request for Quotation and associated documents. Email your response to lindsey.sturdy@environment-agency.gov.uk (please copy in elizabeth.gibson1@environment-agency.gov.uk). Tenders to be received no later than 12:00 pm on 30 November 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2d146e-bd05-4399-be6b-e2a4dd61d3fc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 16:57 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2d146e-bd05-4399-be6b-e2a4dd61d3fc
- 22 Nov 2021 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/160c1bb4-b9f8-44a2-869c-f1353d221378

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2d146e-bd05-4399-be6b-e2a4dd61d3fc
  22nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/160c1bb4-b9f8-44a2-869c-f1353d221378
  22nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d42ae4f4-aea5-4f54-9b49-c7e3f6b8caaf
  Request for quotation.

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