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

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037f56

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has initiated a tender process for the provision of phytoplankton testing and analysis services under the Scottish shellfish official control monitoring programme. The tender, titled "CEFAS22-122 Phytoplankton testing and analysis," falls under the services category and involves monitoring shellfish production areas for various types of contamination. The procurement stage is active, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 5th December 2022. The tender is open for interested suppliers to bid on, with a total contract value recently amended to £1,848,762.40.

This tender presents a valuable business opportunity for organisations experienced in analysis services and environmental monitoring. Companies capable of delivering high-quality water monitoring services in Scottish shellfish production areas would be well-suited to compete. Cefas, acting as the buyer organisation, aims to appoint a suitable provider to assist in the monitoring programme, offering a chance for growth and collaboration in the environmental services sector. Interested businesses should consider the specific requirements outlined in the tender documentation and ensure timely submission of bids to be considered for this valuable contract.

## 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 opportunity appointed a suitable organisation 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 opportunity appointed a suitable organisation 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017465-2023 |
| 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 | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £1,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| 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

- 20 Jun 2023 at 09:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017465-2023
- 3 Apr 2023 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009651-2023
- 7 Nov 2022 at 12:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031410-2022
- 4 Nov 2022 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031290-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sams-enterprise.com
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cefas.co.uk/
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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