Scope
Reference
CEFAS25-107
Description
Contract for otolith microchemistry analysis via Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (LA-ICP-MS) of herring larvae samples.
The contract is based on the requirements and structure of the previous agreement with Cefas, adapted for current needs.
Technical requirements to be met by the supplier:
- Experience on quantitative microchemistry analysis on fish otoliths with Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (LA-ICP-MS) for a range of trace elements including relevant use of standards and calculation of detection limits.
- Laboratory capacity and experience operating LA-ICP-MS and RESOlution-SE 193nm with a Laurin Technic S155 two-volume cell.
- Experience on microchemistry data processing and reporting including quality checks with Iolite, and compliance with data protection policy.
Scope of Work - Specification
The supplier will provide LA-ICP-MS microchemistry analysis on fish otoliths samples provided by Cefas with expert contribution by Audrey Geffen for the following requirements:
- Communication with Cefas WP lead and/or PI, participate in technical meetings with experts via TC or in person.
- Deliverable 1: LA-ICP-MS test run of 50 samples of herring larvae otolith in September 2025 (including submission of data files).
- Deliverable 2: LA-ICP-MS analysis of 200 samples of herring larvae otoliths in December 2025 and January 2026 (including submission of data files and QC).
- Deliverable 3: Provide final report to Cefas summarising the results and technical details (including method and data files) by end of February 2026.
Contract 1. CEFAS25-107 Contract Otolith Microchemistry Analysis of Herring Larvae Samples
Supplier
Contract value
- £14,952.64 excluding VAT
- £17,943.17 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
22 September 2025
Contract dates
- 23 September 2025 to 28 February 2026
- 5 months, 8 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
The University of Hull
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX
United Kingdom
Email: online@hull.ac.uk
Region: UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. CEFAS25-107 Contract Otolith Microchemistry Analysis of Herring Larvae Samples
Contracting authority
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGW-5299-JGTN
Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
United Kingdom
Email: procure@cefas.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government