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CEFAS26-120 Statutory shellfish E.coli monitoring service for Shetland and Orkney

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE(buyer)

Published
Published 1 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 9 December 2026 (25 days left)

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Overview

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science is conducting early market engagement for an integrated, end-to-end statutory microbiological monitoring service on behalf of Food Standards Scotland. The anticipated scope covers sample transport logistics from Shetland and Orkney, laboratory analysis for E. coli enumeration in live bivalve molluscs, and official data reporting for approximately 624 samples annually. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated total contract value of £600,000.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£600,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
1 October 2026
Questions by
27 November 2026
Deadline
9 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

5

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Open and restricted tenders in Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 18% received only one.

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Price 20% · Quality 80%

  • Technical70%
  • Social Value10%
  • Price20%

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Market context

Typical award in Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

£100,000

Median of 10,809 awards in the last 24 months

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE in the last 12 months

91

contracts awarded, worth £8,420,344 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    13 November 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    1 October 2026

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