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title: "CEFAS: Provision of a Framework Agreement for Benthic Sample Analysis Services 2017"
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# CEFAS: Provision of a Framework Agreement for Benthic Sample Analysis Services 2017

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5859ce9-dad8-4af3-9a92-6df22a59c622

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Cefas, focusing on the provision of a framework agreement for benthic sample analysis services. This initiative falls under the services industry category and is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 27 January 2017. The contract, valued at £10,000, commenced on 1 February 2017 and is set to run until 31 January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental analysis and marine services. Companies that can provide marine microbenthic invertebrate sample analysis would be well-equipped to compete, leveraging this contract to enhance their portfolio and expand their capabilities in marine environmental research.

## Notice

Analysis of marine microbenthic invertebrate samples commencing February 2017 PLEASE REGISTER AS A SUPPLIER AND DOWNLOAD THE FULL ITT FOR FULL REQUIREMENT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403d1f17-ab5b-4aad-bcab-9f26b89457b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 2 Feb 2017 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403d1f17-ab5b-4aad-bcab-9f26b89457b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403d1f17-ab5b-4aad-bcab-9f26b89457b5
  2nd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=237397563
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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