Tender Results of Cefas

CEFAS24-70 Contract for the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video)-The Marine Protected Area (MPA) monitoring programme is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and through this programme, Cefas co-ordinates some of the evidence collection for the monitoring of MPAs in English waters. Cefas wish to commission a contract for the analysis of imagery collected from two sites in the English Channel in 2023 and 2024. These surveys covered Wight-Barfleur Reef Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Offshore Brighton Marine Conserv...

CEFAS24-157 Contract for services to process sargassum sample to test for organics and inorganics-Requirement to have 13 Sargassum samples tested for Organics and Inorganics for ongoing marine monitoring.

CEFAS24-110 Contract for desk based study of Pot Fisheries-This is a primarily desk-based study that will summarise existing data for whelk, crab and lobster fisheries to highlight the gaps that exist. Several projects are already completed or underway across the UK that look at innovative methods for fishery dependent data collection (e.g. Bangor University led cameras on crustacean boats, CEFAS led project for fishers to take photo of crab or lobsters). This report will summarise and collate information on all these existing innovations.

CEFAS24-134 Contract for a geophysical & bathymetric survey of The Wash-The Marine Protected Area (MPA) monitoring programme is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and through this programme, Cefas co-ordinates some of the evidence collection for the monitoring of MPAs in English waters. The Ross Worm Sabellaria spinulosa is a sedentary, epifaunal polychaete worm which builds tubes by consolidating particles of sediment (Limpenny et al, 2010). S. spinulosa is abundant in UK waters, largely existing in solitary form or within s...

CEFAS24-125 Contract for long read sequencing on pollack samples-Background: The reference genome for pollack originated from a specimen collected from the English Channel. Cefas require a supplier to perform long read sequencing (using nanopore, pac-bio or other appropriate platform) on pollack samples collected from alternative areas of the Northeast Atlantic. This work will feed into ongoing population genomics projects by providing better resolution for regional genomic markers. Requirement: To aid with the above project, Cefas require long read ...

CEFAS24-83 Contract for onsite pipette clinic for Maintenance Calibration & Repair-1. Background The Cefas Weymouth laboratory has some 250+ pipettes that require annual and/or two yearly preventative maintenance, service, calibration, and repair. We have various brands, including:- Eppendorf, Gilson, Sartorius, Rainin (Mettler Toledo), Biohit, HTL, Thermo Electron, Labsystems and Fisherbrand. As an example, in molecular, virology and tissue culture areas, pipettes are used for the detection, isolation, and identification of aquatic diseases. This ranges from handling ti...

CEFAS24-122 - Contract for Assessing susceptibility to climate change of important UK marine species-Services for desk based study to assess where important UK marine species lie within their global temperature ranges. Using climate scenarios for the UK selected from the IPCCs SSPs, the species thermal ranges and projected sea temperature increases will be used to classify the species as likely to (i) be lost from the UK, (ii) to decline, and (iii) to increase in abundance as a result of warming. By scanning the scientific literature for species living in nearby warmer European waters but not c...

CEFAS24-107 Contract for exercises to test Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery-As part of business planning Cefas has the requirement to validate our business continuity, incident management, and recovery plans across our business. To ensure that these are current, accurate, effective, and complete, Cefas require the supplier to provide in the first year 3 quarterly virtual or on-site desktop exercises and an annual on-site live exercise. At the end of the first year the requirements will be evaluated for consideration of continuing with 3 quarterly exercises and an ann...

CEFAS24-02 Contract for technical advice and services on waste management in Belize-Contract for technical advice and services on waste management in Belize, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme. Cefas require the Supplier to work closely with the DOE and members of the selected village councils to identify challenges and make recommendations to improve and support the implementation of improvements to the waste collection services, particularly the sustainability and design of the fee mechanism and systems.

CEFAS24-88 Contract for a QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System-Cefas have a requirement for a QuantStudio 5 real time PCR system for detection and quantification of DNA. Cefas currently use the QuantStudio 3 system and platform, with specific UKAS accredited methods used, and to ensure that results do not vary and adversely affect both statutory, and research and development delivery, the QuantStudio 5 system is required to ensure continued compliance and compatibility. Scope of Requirements: 1. Technical Requirement Cefas require one QuantStudio 5...