Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c22-7526-72a3-9738-cfb319a04227/gb-lowestoft-request-for-quotation-for-the-provision-of-laboratory-reference-ma awarded GB open procedure # GB-Lowestoft: Request for Quotation for the provision of laboratory reference materials for environmental containants in mussel tissues. [Cefas](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cefas) Open field Estimated value £21,582 Published 9 Apr 2018 Deadline Closed 13 Dec 2016 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Cefas is undertaking this procurement on behalf of the UK National Marine Chemistry Advisory Group (UK NMCAG) which regroups the Competent Monitoring Authorities that are responsible for implementing the UK Clean Seas Environmental Monitoring Programme (CSEMP) in relation to the UK Marine Monitoring and Assessment Strategy. In order to meet the needs of drivers such as OSPAR, the WFD and MSFD, there is a requirement for the production of two biota based laboratory reference materials (LRM) that are to be used as internal quality controls by laboratories for the determination of a wide range of environmental contaminants. FULL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD WITHIN THE TENDER PACKAGE on the Cefas Delta e-procurement system [delta-esourcing.com/respond/9U59QRR8BM](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9U59QRR8BM) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## CPV classification Laboratory services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4e674872-508f-4424-8c22-779102a9a893) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Cefas: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cefas) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre · Forestry Commission · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b8a-7041-80fb-e4943876fc38/architectural-design-and-building-consultancy-services-dalby-visitor-centre) [Asbestos Management Framework · Home Group · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fff-736e-ae2e-0c8a400c7297/asbestos-management-framework) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 4 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin)