Cefas26-79 Macrofauna Analysis of Sediment Samples Tender - 146622951

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Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Cefas26-79 Macrofauna Analysis of Sediment Samples

Deadline: 24 Aug 2026

Posting Date: 06 Aug 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 146622951

Document Ref. No.: CEFAS26-79

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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73111000 - Research laboratory services

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Cefas require processing of 33 macrofaunal samples by extracting and identifying all biota retained on a 1.0 mm capture mesh, in accordance with the extraction and identification protocols set out in the NMBAQC guidelines. The Falmouth dredged material disposal site is located south of Falmouth, Cornwall, just outside the entrance to Falmouth Bay. As part of a monitoring programme funded by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), sediment samples were collected from within and around the site in July 2026 during a survey aboard the RV Cefas Endeavour. A 0.1 m² mini Hamon grab was used to collect 33 samples, comprising three replicates from each of 11 stations. Sample details are provided in Appendix 1. Shortly after collection, the samples were preserved in approximately 5% buffered formaldehyde. Each container has internal and external labels clearly identifying the survey and station information. The Supplier will process 33 macrofaunal samples by extracting and identifying all biota retained on a 1.0 mm capture mesh, in accordance with the extraction and identification protocols set out in the NMBAQC guidelines (NMBAQC scheme - APEM). The resulting data must also be audited in accordance with the NMBAQC Own Samples protocol before being submitted to Cefas. Enumeration, identification and biomassing must be carried out to the lowest possible taxonomic level in accordance with the NMBAQC Processing Requirement Protocol and Taxonomic Discrimination Protocol (NMBAQC scheme -...

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