CEFAS26-79 Macrofauna Analysis of Sediment Samples
Processing and taxonomic identification of 33 macrofaunal sediment samples from a dredged material disposal site near Falmouth. Work must follow NMBAQC guidelines, including extraction on 1.0 mm mesh, identification to lowest taxonomic level, biomassing, and quality audit.
- Closed24 August 2026
- Value£25k
- BuyerCENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
- Wheresupplier's own premises
- CategoryResearch & development
- RegionSouth West
You'll want to look if you have laboratory capacity for marine sediment macrofauna processing and are familiar with NMBAQC protocols for benthic sample analysis
You'll need
- NMBAQC scheme accreditation or familiarity with NMBAQC Processing Requirement Protocol and Taxonomic Discrimination Protocol
- Ability to conduct NMBAQC Own Samples audit protocol
- Experience with macrofaunal identification to lowest possible taxonomic level
Possible incumbent
Apem Ltd won a similar meiofauna analysis contract from this buyer in March 2025. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.