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title: "CEFAS22-122 FSS Phytoplankton testing and analysis"
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# CEFAS22-122 FSS Phytoplankton testing and analysis

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe4f7d6a-d2eb-4606-8111-027348e018be

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this procurement process is CEFAS, and the title of the procurement is "CEFAS22-122 FSS Phytoplankton testing and analysis." The industry category is services, and the location includes postal code NR33 0HT, with delivery addresses spanning various countries. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with key dates indicating a tender period end date of December 5, 2022, and a contract period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in analysis services, especially those with expertise in marine contamination monitoring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. The procurement method employed is an open procedure (above threshold), offering businesses transparency in the bidding process. The contract awarded to SAMS Enterprise Ltd values at £1,848,762.40 GBP with a contract period aligning with the procurement outlined dates.

## Notice

Current legislation requires that classified shellfish production areas are monitored for microbiological contamination, marine biotoxins, harmful algae and chemical contamination. This forms part of an official control monitoring programme. In Scotland, Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is the competent authority with responsibility for the implementation and delivery of the Scottish shellfish official control (OC) monitoring programme. Cefas is the laboratory designated by FSS to provide a completely managed, high quality service for the provision of this programme across Scotland. Services delegated to Cefas include co-ordinating the programme, arranging the collection of samples and delivering the required testing, and this in line with relevant national legislation as well as FSS policies and protocols. This appointment is to deliver the water monitoring element of this programme, testing samples to assess concentrations of harmful algae in Scottish classified shellfish production areas, within the context of the FSS OC monitoring programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb554e54-3bd3-4435-9a6a-b2da8f8d1f44 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,648,762 |
| 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 | SAMS ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2023 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb554e54-3bd3-4435-9a6a-b2da8f8d1f44
- 3 Apr 2023 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc4aa0b-19fb-489d-b718-9377ba954411

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb554e54-3bd3-4435-9a6a-b2da8f8d1f44
  16th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc4aa0b-19fb-489d-b718-9377ba954411
  3rd April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9099e2e-51fa-4d1b-874a-89d2f7763dda
  CEFAS22-122 APPENDIX 3 - Contract for the Provision of Goods and Services (SAMS) Final SIGNED_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7faca278-f751-4186-a622-6a90c70b79ea
  CEFAS22-122 APPENDIX 3 - Contract for the Provision of Goods and Services (SAMS) Final SIGNED_Redacted

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