--- title: "CEFAS21-08 RFQ BEEMS Benthic Sampling" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4781c3e-c7f9-4581-99f5-0a49fa888738" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4781c3e-c7f9-4581-99f5-0a49fa888738" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4781c3e-c7f9-4581-99f5-0a49fa888738.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4781c3e-c7f9-4581-99f5-0a49fa888738.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-01-29" --- # CEFAS21-08 RFQ BEEMS Benthic Sampling Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4781c3e-c7f9-4581-99f5-0a49fa888738 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4781c3e-c7f9-4581-99f5-0a49fa888738) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4781c3e-c7f9-4581-99f5-0a49fa888738.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "CEFAS21-08 RFQ BEEMS Benthic Sampling" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on analysis services within the environmental sector. This tender is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and is currently at the Tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 8th February 2021, with the contract period beginning on 15th February 2021 and concluding on 31st August 2021. The value of the contract is estimated at £13,000, and it follows an open procurement method, classified as an open procedure below the threshold. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental analysis and ecological monitoring. Companies that focus on sediment analysis and biodiversity assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the tender invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, promoting growth in this sector by engaging qualified suppliers who can ensure compliance with regulatory standards while providing high-quality analytical services. ## Notice The mudflat monitoring in Bridgwater bay encompass the collection of 6 replicates samples at 11 stations in Bridgwater Bay and Wick St Lawrence twice a year (February and August). The replicate samples are collected with a 0.01m2 core and the sediment is sieved through a 0.5 mm mesh sieve. All benthic organisms are transferred into 0.25L Nalgene bottle and fixed with 4 % formaldehyde. This request for quotation is for the processing of 132 sediment samples, split over 2 batches, to extract and identify all biota retained following sieving on a 0.5 mm mesh, as per the NMBAQC guidelines (http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1175/nmbaqc-inv-prp-v10-june2010.pdf) 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 (Milner and Hall, 2016). http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1665/ownsampleprotocol_v12_ra.pdf. Enumeration, identification and biomassing should be carried out following the NMBAQC Processing Requirement Protocol and Taxonomic Discrimination Protocol. Biomass to species level (wet weight in grams to at least 4 d.p.) is required for all countable taxa. Balances must be serviced annually, and a valid service certificate must be supplied with this tender. A 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). Summary of deliverables: - Analysis of two survey batches of samples, 66 samples per survey (February and August). - Externally audited, quality-controlled abundance / biomass matrices, with current nomenclature (Primary processing and Audit lab) - A single reference collection of identified taxa covering both surveys (Primary processing lab) - Internal Quality Control logs (Primary processing lab) - Audited Quality Control report. One per survey. (Audit lab - which will be appointed and agreed between both parties) - Weekly project summary updates and correspondence between primary processing and audit lab (Primary processing and Audit lab) Quantity: 66 samples per survey, two surveys per year (one in February and one in August). FULL DETAILS: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/8545948501774A44623A Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. 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This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1abc545d-8dbc-45b4-9236-a3f78b81ebf6 | | 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 | 29 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,000 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2021 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1abc545d-8dbc-45b4-9236-a3f78b81ebf6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1abc545d-8dbc-45b4-9236-a3f78b81ebf6 29th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/8545948501774A44623A Please view at: ## Notice URLs - http://www.cefas.co.uk - http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1175/nmbaqc-inv-prp-v10-june2010.pdf - http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1665/ownsampleprotocol_v12_ra.pdf - http://www.nonnativespecies.org/index.cfm?sectionid=81 - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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