---
title: "Framework Contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b339"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-11-01"
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# Framework Contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis.

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b339

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis to Cefas. The contract is for the laboratory analysis of marine phytoplankton samples collected by the Environment Agency. The contract is valued at £750,000 and was signed on 12th September 2023. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing marine research services. Companies specialising in data analysis services and environmental protection are well-suited to compete. The tender is for a framework contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis and covers marine research services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the buyer is the Environment Agency (Defra Network eTendering Portal).

## Notice

Environment Agency Contract for the laboratory analysis (identification and enumeration) of marine phytoplankton samples collected by the Environment Agency (EA) and Natural Resources Wales

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Environment Agency Award of Contract for marine phytoplankton sample analysis

Renewal: to be determined

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032337-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | 2-3 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,510,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | APEM; CEFAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2023 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032337-2023
- 1 Nov 2023 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032314-2023
- 15 Mar 2023 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007608-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-9529.lightning.force.com/
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.apemltd.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

## Provenance

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