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title: "ITT for Provision of Statutory Shellfish Monitoring Services for Scotland"
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# ITT for Provision of Statutory Shellfish Monitoring Services for Scotland

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffb271b9-a355-41a7-af18-3970b6f2b631

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cefas as the buying organisation, seeking proposals for the "ITT for Provision of Statutory Shellfish Monitoring Services for Scotland". This service falls under the environmental monitoring industry category and is intended for the monitoring of shellfish to support Food Standards Scotland's public health initiatives. The tender was completed on 2 March 2018, with the contract period scheduled from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2021. This open procurement method was aimed at establishing a comprehensive framework for environmental service delivery across the UK, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large environmental monitoring firms looking to expand their services within Scotland. Businesses specialising in shellfish monitoring, environmental assessments, and food safety would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The total contract value of £2,950,000 also presents an attractive opportunity for firms aiming to strengthen their portfolio in environmental services while contributing to public health efforts.

## Notice

The Authority is looking for a supplier for the provision of statutory shellfish monitoring services for Scotland (sample collection, E.coli, phytoplankton and chemical contaminants). This is to support the work the Authority undertakes for Food Standards Scotland (FSS) who has a key role in safeguarding public health and animal welfare through delivery of official controls on food in Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f42e50-ed37-4426-a0e9-8b6d1da1d9cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,950,000 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | FERA SCIENCE; HMMH (SCOTLAND; SAMS RESEARCH SERVICES; SSCQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f42e50-ed37-4426-a0e9-8b6d1da1d9cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f42e50-ed37-4426-a0e9-8b6d1da1d9cb
  19th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=308153842
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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