---
title: "DAERA - Provision of Marine Phytoplankton Analysis Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030eab"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2022-04-01"
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# DAERA - Provision of Marine Phytoplankton Analysis Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030eab

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Provision of Marine Phytoplankton Analysis Services" initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Belfast, UK. Classified under marine research services, this tender is actively progressing through the open procedure phase, with a significant contract value of £160,000. The tender period concluded on 24 February 2022, and all bids were to remain valid until 25 May 2022. Contract monitoring will be enforced to ensure compliance with service requirements, with any underperformance potentially resulting in disqualification from future tenders for a period of twelve months.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for companies engaged in marine research, aquatic services, and related sectors. Businesses, particularly small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine analysis or aquaculture, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The robust procurement process, including a standstill period allowing for the evaluation of bids, provides a fair opportunity for suppliers to showcase their capabilities and secure substantial contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

DAERA - Provision of Marine Phytoplankton Analysis Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DAERA - Provision of Marine Phytoplankton Analysis Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008798-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3SB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 77800000 - Aquaculture services
- 98360000 - Marine services
- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008798-2022
- 24 Jan 2022 at 16:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002066-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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