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title: "Nth-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Qlty Control Committee (NMBAQC)"
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# Nth-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Qlty Control Committee (NMBAQC)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4b21966-6858-4931-9ad5-1b47338b37fb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is soliciting tenders for the North-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) scheme. This initiative, classified under marine research services, aims to secure a consultant or consultants for quality control and analysis of marine biological samples, covering invertebrates, particle sizes, and fish components. The tender was published on 4 January 2019, with a deadline for submissions set for 6 February 2019. The resulting contract will run from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2023, with a total budget of £1,000,000. The procurement method adopted is a selective procedure involving competitive negotiation above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine biological analysis, quality control services, and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in environmental services or marine research would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will not only provide essential services under the NMBAQC scheme but also gain valuable experience and recognition within the sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in marine research and quality assurance projects.

## Notice

The North-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) Co-ordinating Committee is a UK group made up of members of many competent monitoring authorities. A core purpose of the NMBAQC committee is to operate a quality control scheme to externally quality assure analysis of samples. This framework specifically relates to the provision of analysis and quality control services for invertebrates, particle size and fish components. The Consultant(s) appointed to the framework deliver these requirements by analysing submitted samples to ensure invertebrates, participle size and fish components identification is consistent among scheme members. - Lot 1 - Benthic Invertebrates - Lot 2 - Particle Sizes - Lot 3 - Fish

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caec0f75-5505-4f85-bca3-795c0d69298f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2019 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caec0f75-5505-4f85-bca3-795c0d69298f
- 4 Jan 2019 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f224152c-e13d-47fb-8a80-caa4f0bd2e46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caec0f75-5505-4f85-bca3-795c0d69298f
  16th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f224152c-e13d-47fb-8a80-caa4f0bd2e46
  4th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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