CEFAS26-14 Marine benthic macroinvertebrate analysis of samples MCZ
Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
- Published
- 23 April 2026
- Estimated value
- £55,245
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 037034-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-065e2e
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 71620000Analysis services
Description
Cefas and Natural England (NE) have been working collaboratively to deliver monitoring surveys within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) as part of the ongoing MPA programme. These surveys aim to support Natural England’s monitoring objectives and provide robust evidence to inform conservation measures. Located 35 km off the east coast of England, Kentish Knock East Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) is in the outer Thames Estuary. As part of the Marine Protected Area Program, Cefas and Natural England collected sediment samples within and surrounding the site using a 0.1m2 mini Hamon grab during a survey aboard the RV Cefas Endeavour during November 2025. A total of 120 samples were successfully collected from four Case Study Areas (30 grabs per CSA) in November and December surveys (see Annex 1). The samples were preserved in formaldehyde shortly after sampling, and all containers have both an internal and external label, clearly indicating the survey and station information. Requirement: The Supplier is required to process 120 macrofaunal samples: to extract and identify all biota retained following sieving on a 1.0 mm capture mesh, as per the NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Qua…
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hull | — | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 037034-2026 · 23 April 2026
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