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title: "North-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) Scheme"
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# North-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) Scheme

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cac0d87c-b28a-47b2-9245-bc292f2e7d27

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## Summary

The Environment Agency is seeking providers for the North-East Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) Scheme. This procurement falls under the services category in the environmental quality control industry. The tender is open for participation via the Atamis platform, with a tender period ending on 30th August 2024. The contract is expected to start on 1st October 2024 and end on 30th September 2028.

This opportunity can benefit businesses specialising in quality control services related to marine biological and sediment analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender. Businesses based in or willing to operate in London, United Kingdom, can engage with the Environment Agency and apply for this contract, which offers a minimum value of £810,000 and a total value of £815,000.

## Notice

The NMBAQC Committee require a provision for quality control to externally quality assure the analysis of marine biological and sediment samples. Currently these services are the following three lots: * Lot 1 - Benthic Invertebrates * Lot 2 - Particle Sizes * Lot 3 - Fish Bidder should apply for this opportunity via the Atamis platform, https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7fdd1d4-d6a3-4a8e-a027-f9619c0ba6dc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £815,000 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90714500 - Environmental quality control services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2024 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7fdd1d4-d6a3-4a8e-a027-f9619c0ba6dc
- 16 Jul 2024 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f921ee7-1aff-45f0-95a2-18c5e0ace667

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7fdd1d4-d6a3-4a8e-a027-f9619c0ba6dc
  17th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f921ee7-1aff-45f0-95a2-18c5e0ace667
  16th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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