CEFAS22-04 RFQ Marine benthic macroinvertebrate analysis of Lyme Bay disposal

Concepts

• analysis services
• lowestoft
• lyme bay
• cefas22-04 rfq marine
• benthic macroinvertebrate analysis of lyme bay disposal
• sediment samples
• biota
• environmental services
• nmbaqc guidelines
• http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1764/os686970_summary-report.pdf enumeration

Location

Description

This request for quotation is for the processing of 30 sediment samples (10 stations with triplicate samples) to extract and identify all biota retained following sieving on a 1.0 mm capture mesh, as per the NMBAQC guidelines detailing extraction and identification protocols. In addition to this there is a requirement to ensure these data are audited as per the NMBAQC Own Samples protocol prior to submission to Cefas (Hall, 2019). http://www.nmbaqcs.org/media/1764/os686970_summary-report.pdf Enumeration, identification and biomassing to the lowest possible taxonomic level should be carried out following the NMBAQC Processing Requirement Protocol and Taxonomic Discrimination Protocol. Biomass (wet weight in grams to at least 4 d.p.) is required for all enumerable taxa. Balances must be serviced annually and a valid service certificate must be supplied with this tender.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 71620000 - Analysis services
• 90700000 - Environmental services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

n/a CEFAS22-04 Short Form Contract - Sample Analysis Services_signed both parties_Redacted.pdf