--- title: "CEFAS24-40 RFQ for Marine benthic macroinvertebrate sample analysis" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c65da9c-afdd-4b3a-9907-b0c9bdf45fb2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c65da9c-afdd-4b3a-9907-b0c9bdf45fb2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c65da9c-afdd-4b3a-9907-b0c9bdf45fb2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c65da9c-afdd-4b3a-9907-b0c9bdf45fb2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-03-18" --- # CEFAS24-40 RFQ for Marine benthic macroinvertebrate sample analysis Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c65da9c-afdd-4b3a-9907-b0c9bdf45fb2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c65da9c-afdd-4b3a-9907-b0c9bdf45fb2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c65da9c-afdd-4b3a-9907-b0c9bdf45fb2.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Cefas involves a tender titled "CEFAS24-40 RFQ for Marine benthic macroinvertebrate sample analysis" in the analysis services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £15,000 and an open procurement method. The tender period ends on 21st March 2024, and the contract period starts on 8th April 2024, lasting until 31st July 2024. Businesses, especially those providing analysis services, should take note of this opportunity based in Lowestoft, with a focus on marine benthic macroinvertebrate sample analysis. This procurement opportunity presented by Cefas offers SMEs a chance to compete for a valuable contract in providing marine benthic macroinvertebrate sample analysis services. Businesses that specialise in analysis services and have the capacity to process sediment samples and identify biota to the lowest taxonomic level will find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The requirement for processing, auditing, and submission of data following specific protocols presents a niche opportunity for businesses with expertise in marine biology and taxonomic identification. ## Notice Cefas require a supplier to carry out the processing of 25 sediment samples (5 stations with triplicate samples) to extract and identify all biota retained following sieving on a 1.0 mm capture mesh, as per the NMBAQC guidelines detailing extraction and identification protocols. In addition to this, there is a requirement to ensure these data are audited as per the NMBAQC Own Samples protocol prior to submission to Cefas (Hall, 2019). http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1764/os686970_summary-report.pdf. Enumeration, identification and bio massing to the lowest possible taxonomic level should be carried out following the NMBAQC Processing Requirement Protocol and Taxonomic Discrimination Protocol. Biomass (wet weight in grams to at least 4 d.p.) is required for all enumerable taxa. Balances must be serviced annually, and a valid service certificate must be supplied as part of the tender response. A single reference collection of all species/taxa identified should be returned to the Cefas laboratories in Lowestoft, in an appropriate preservation liquid (i.e. 100% IDA or 70% IMS, 20% water and 10% glycerol). The reference collection should contain as a minimum the species name, name of identifier/ supervisor, station code, cruise code, date of collection and name of species identification verifier. A list of all taxa in the reference collection is also requested; in electronic form, with these details included. Notable taxa should be highlighted here such as non-native species and new or unusual records. Non-native species should be added to the Non-native Species Information Portal (NNSIP) (hosted on the Non-native Species Secretariat website, http://www.nonnativespecies.org/index.cfm?sectionid=81). The abundance and biomass data matrices should be completed with, at minimum, the detail in the exemplar provided and then sent via email following completion. All species names must be run through the WoRMS 'Match Taxa' tool so that all naming is current (http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=match). Quality assurance: Three grab samples from this contract are to be subject to an independent QA process following the requirements of the NMBAQC 'own sample' scheme assessment criteria with the scheme coordinator (or their assigned AQC lab). As this is also a project level audit, the full data set will be quality assured; in addition to the samples selected to assess processing, additional taxa will be identified for review from the full data matrix. Any remedial action required following the AQC process must be completed within an agreed timeframe at no extra cost to the project, including any subsequent AQC needed. The AQC contract will be arranged by Cefas. The processing and audit laboratories will include Cefas in all communications relating to this contract and will work to ensure timely delivery. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0def329-c816-42b3-8780-1a737143e803 | | 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 | 18 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2024 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0def329-c816-42b3-8780-1a737143e803 - 7 Mar 2024 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/552f9ac7-3860-4a04-99e6-ea3a680e9ab4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0def329-c816-42b3-8780-1a737143e803 18th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/552f9ac7-3860-4a04-99e6-ea3a680e9ab4 7th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=match - http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1764/os686970_summary-report.pdf - http://www.nonnativespecies.org/index.cfm?sectionid=81 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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