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title: "Otter Liver Tissue Analysis for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)"
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# Otter Liver Tissue Analysis for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff6f54b3-3f40-41c4-af86-42b36388339f

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has issued a tender titled "Otter Liver Tissue Analysis for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)" in the services category. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, with a tender deadline of 18th July 2023 at 12:00 pm. The contract period is from 24th July 2023 to 14th February 2024.

This tender for chemical analysis of otter liver samples presents a business opportunity for companies specialising in research laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the tender's threshold and the specific nature of the analysis required. Interested parties should engage with the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs to participate before the deadline.

## Notice

To apply, please respond to the attached Request for Quotation and associated documents. Email your response to jo.parry@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 12:00 pm on 18th July 2023. Additional information: Chemical analysis of archived otter liver samples for PCB and PBDE suites as well as percentage lipid content measurements. Otter samples will be provided by the Cardiff University Otter Project. Concentration results to be provided by supplier in Excel format as per specification. Analysis only, no data interpretation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524fd4c5-9f95-4dc1-831b-6bb202971046 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2023 - 14 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 4WF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2023 at 14:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524fd4c5-9f95-4dc1-831b-6bb202971046
- 30 Jun 2023 at 08:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524fd4c5-9f95-4dc1-831b-6bb202971046
- 29 Jun 2023 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524fd4c5-9f95-4dc1-831b-6bb202971046

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524fd4c5-9f95-4dc1-831b-6bb202971046
  11th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba02e0a5-973e-44f4-9f57-e0bc589e5245
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65235e23-fe7b-4f4f-b981-0f4e0c89eb9a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2853416e-fae8-456a-802f-c52f3c05d4ca

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