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title: "Laboratory analysis of macroinvertebrate samples from streams and ponds"
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# Laboratory analysis of macroinvertebrate samples from streams and ponds

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8543c43-8ed8-49df-8ddd-59fff22f7db7

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## Summary

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has awarded a contract for the tender titled "Laboratory analysis of macroinvertebrate samples from streams and ponds" (SL177-21) in the services category, specifically focusing on the composition and purity testing and analysis services. The contract, valued at £67,525, is part of a direct procurement method through a single tender action below threshold. The tender period concluded on 30th March 2021, while the contract period spans from 31st March 2021 to 31st January 2022, with the delivery address located in Wallingford, England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, laboratory analysis, and ecological studies. Companies with expertise in macroinvertebrate analysis, particularly those equipped with taxonomic skills and a solid understanding of habitat-specific species, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of similar nature. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should find this tender appealing, as the contracting authority demonstrates a commitment to engaging with capable suppliers who meet the necessary qualifications and quality standards.

## Notice

Laboratory analysis of macroinvertebrate samples from streams and ponds. It is essential that the data generated is comparable with the results of the GMEP project. The samples must be identified to species level and with compatible accuracy. The proposed supplier identified the stream samples previously and has access to a reference collection of invertebrates unique to the stream sites to be surveyed. This enables identification to be done to species level with the necessary accuracy and efficiency. The samples obtained from ponds contain a unique assemblage of species which require specialist knowledge. The proposed surveyor employs taxonomists with Natural History Museum IdQ (E062) qualifications and a Quality Management System with BS EN ISO 9001:2008 certification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215b0e59-ed62-4647-9f4f-c461fb66ef6d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,525 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,525 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | WALLINGFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215b0e59-ed62-4647-9f4f-c461fb66ef6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215b0e59-ed62-4647-9f4f-c461fb66ef6d
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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