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title: "CEFAS25-10 Contract for services to conduct phytoplankton sample analysis"
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# CEFAS25-10 Contract for services to conduct phytoplankton sample analysis

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c476845f-176e-472d-a664-6f22f7f95c7e

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## Summary

CEFAS has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "CEFAS25-10 Contract for services to conduct phytoplankton sample analysis," within the classified industry of analysis services (CPV 71620000). The contract, valued at £9,100, was procured through a single tender action method below the threshold. The procurement involved a direct award to APEM Ltd, with the contract period starting on 21 January 2025 and ending on 31 March 2025. Located in Lowestoft, the buying organisation CEFAS, whose primary contact is Giovana Cousseau, is responsible for this assignment, which ensures wide geographical service delivery, including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories. The tender process concluded on 17 January 2025, and the awarded contract notice was published on 19 March 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in analysis services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the targeted nature of this contract, businesses with expertise in phytoplankton sample analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete successfully in similar future tenders. The procurement method suggests that CEFAS is open to directly contracting with capable providers for niche services, potentially reducing competition and expediting decision-making for well-prepared applicants. This opportunity highlights the importance of maintaining readiness to respond swiftly to similar direct tender invitations.

## Notice

Contract for services to conduct phytoplankton sample analysis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb83eebd-2ca8-4eb2-9dff-4ebff6f2847c |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,100 |
| 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 | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb83eebd-2ca8-4eb2-9dff-4ebff6f2847c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb83eebd-2ca8-4eb2-9dff-4ebff6f2847c
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/307e0241-e010-4623-a478-215305897bed
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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