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CEFAS25-107 Contract Otolith Microchemistry Analysis of Herring Larvae Samples
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Tenderline Synopsis: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE: "CEFAS25-107 Contract Otolith Microchemistry Analysis of Herring Larvae Samples". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
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Published history for CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
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Competition Density
4Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
Sunbeam Fishing LimitedTop vendor: 100% of attributable valuePayment Terms
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Coverage: 131 active published awards; 1 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable GBP Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sunbeam Fishing Limited | 1 win | £1,215,000 |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityCENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published29 Sept 2025, 10:30 BST | Last source update29 Sept 2025, 10:30 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationNot published | ||
Delivery areaLocation not published | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-05a3c4 | ||
What is being bought
Contract for otolith microchemistry analysis via Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (LA-ICP-MS) of herring larvae samples.
The contract is based on the requirements and structure of the previous agreement with Cefas, adapted for current needs.
Technical requirements to be met by the supplier:
- Experience on quantitative microchemistry analysis on fish otoliths with Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (LA-ICP-MS) for a range of trace elements including relevant use of standards and calculation of detection limits.
- Laboratory capacity and experience operating LA-ICP-MS and RESOlution-SE 193nm with a Laurin Technic S155 two-volume cell.
- Experience on microchemistry data processing and reporting including quality checks with Iolite, and compliance with data protection policy.
Scope of Work - Specification
The supplier will provide LA-ICP-MS microchemistry analysis on fish otoliths samples provided by Cefas with expert contribution by Audrey Geffen for the following requirements:
- Communication with Cefas WP lead and/or PI, participate in technical meetings with experts via TC or in person.
- Deliverable 1: LA-ICP-MS test run of 50 samples of herring larvae otolith in September 2025 (including submission of data files).
- Deliverable 2: LA-ICP-MS analysis of 200 samples of herring larvae otoliths in December 2025 and January 2026 (including submission of data files and QC).
- Deliverable 3: Provide final report to Cefas summarising the results and technical details (including method and data files) by end of February 2026.
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to complete
29 Sept 2025, 10:30 BST - Official notice release published
29 Sept 2025, 10:30 BST - Buyer information updated
29 Sept 2025, 10:30 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
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- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedcompletePublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
29 Sept 2025, 10:30 BST - Award active
Not published · Not published - Contract active
Signed 22 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · £14,953
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards The University of Hull Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts CEFAS25-107 Contract Otolith Microchemistry Analysis of Herring Larvae Samples £14,953 · signed 22 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 23 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST — 28 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT |
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Buyer and organisations in this procedure
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
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