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# CEFAS25-107 Contract Otolith Microchemistry Analysis of Herring Larvae Samples

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas25-107-contract-otolith-microchemistry-analysis-of-herring-larvae-samples-ocds-h6vhtk-05a3c4). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Cefas: "CEFAS25-107 Contract Otolith Microchemistry Analysis of Herring Larvae Samples". Published status: complete. Contract Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Cefas](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/cefas-gov-ea53)
- **Contract Value (direct award):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - without competition
- **Main Category:** Not published
- **Classifications (CPV):** None published
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £14,953 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas25-107-contract-otolith-microchemistry-analysis-of-herring-larvae-samples-ocds-h6vhtk-05a3c4#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05a3c4`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cefas25-107-contract-otolith-microchemistry-analysis-of-herring-larvae-samples-ocds-h6vhtk-05a3c4#tl-md)

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71621000

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **The University of Hull**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-89454`
  - Value: £14,953 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** CEFAS25-107 Contract Otolith Microchemistry Analysis of Herring Larvae Samples (active)
  - Signed Value: £14,953
  - Signed Date: 21/09/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F060391-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-09-29T09:30:21.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T18:51:45.732Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05a3c4