CEFAS26-68 Request for Quotation for Marine Benthic Macroinvertebrate Samples Processing
Process up to 52 benthic macroinvertebrate samples collected from a Marine Protected Area off the Northumberland coast. Samples will be collected in May 2026 and you'll analyse sediment characteristics and community structure to detect temporal change and assess conservation effectiveness.
- Closed5 June 2026
- Value£50k
- BuyerCENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
- Wheresupplier's own premises (samples will be delivered following May 2026 survey)
- CategoryResearch & development
- RegionUK-wide
You'll want to look if you have laboratory capability to process marine sediment samples and identify benthic macroinvertebrates, and can handle material collected during the May 2026 survey.
Might not suit a small firm
- it needs coverage across the whole UK
Possible incumbent
APEM Limited and University of Hull have recently won similar Cefas marine benthic macroinvertebrate analysis contracts. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.