CEFAS26-79 Macrofauna Analysis of Sediment Samples
Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
- Published
- 5 August 2026
- Submission deadline
- 24 August 2026
- Estimated value
- £25,000
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 074133-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06dc3e
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 73111000Research laboratory services
Description
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…
Official publications
- FTS · 074133-2026 · 5 August 2026
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