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title: "GB-Maldon: PS/2022/0029 Assisted Shell Fish Sampling"
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# GB-Maldon: PS/2022/0029 Assisted Shell Fish Sampling

Buyer: MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffc877cc-bbdf-41f8-a606-9dd5422e9b5d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the title "GB-Maldon: PS/2022/0029 Assisted Shell Fish Sampling" was initiated by Maldon District Council, located in Maldon, Essex, UK. This contract, categorised under the services industry, is aimed at enabling the council to fulfil its regulatory responsibilities concerning live bivalve molluscs in the rivers Blackwater and Crouch. The award, valued at £97,200, was active as of 28th March 2022, following the completion of the open tender period which ended on the same day. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will continue until 31st March 2028.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in shellfish services due to its focus on compliance with specific regulations. Businesses offering services related to maritime and aquatic management, environmental assessments, or shellfish farming would be particularly well-suited to compete for this procurement. With the awarded contract for this period already allocated to Gladwell Oyster Growers Ltd, potential bidders should consider future opportunities that may arise in this sector under similar contracts.

## Notice

The contract is to enable the Council to meet its statutory responsibilities under to EC Regulation 853/2004 and 854/2004, Article 3 (as regards the regulation of Live Bivalve Molluscs) in relation to the rivers Blackwater and Crouch, Essex, UK Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f551e3-c863-4c35-83f1-6ca53220656c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,200 |
| 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 | MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MALDON |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM9 5DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Maldon |
| Electoral ward | Maldon North |
| Westminster constituency | Maldon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLADWELL OYSTER GROWERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03312200 - Shellfish

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f551e3-c863-4c35-83f1-6ca53220656c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f551e3-c863-4c35-83f1-6ca53220656c
  30th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=679883066
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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