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Lit Review: Cyanobacterial toxins in fish arising from cyanobacterial bloom

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Deadline
26 days left
March 30, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
018239-2026
Value
£150,000
Location
North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 02, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 23, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 30, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 17, 2026

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Budget
£150,000
Duration
11 months
Location
North Yorkshire
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

This literature review aims to fill data gaps regarding the occurrence and toxicity of cyanobacterial toxins in fish and other foods, particularly in relation to Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland, which has experienced significant cyanobacterial blooms. The review will consider current toxins being tested for, potential new toxins, their occurrence, toxicity, bioaccumulation in relevant fish species, and potential impacts on other food products and animal species. The findings will inform the Food Standards Agency's (FSA) risk assessments and policy decisions.

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Requirements & Qualifications

23 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (6)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (12)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS6
--Bids must be submitted in English, Estonian, Latvian, Polish, or Lithuanian.
--Bids must be submitted by the deadline of 2026-03-30T00:00:00.
--Bids must address all aspects of the literature review as outlined in the tender description.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidders must not be in any of the mandatory exclusion grounds as defined by applicable law.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Bidders must be legally registered to operate in their country of establishment.
--Bidders must have the legal capacity to enter into contracts.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS12
--Proven experience in conducting comprehensive literature reviews on scientific topics, particularly related to environmental contaminants and toxicology.
--Demonstrated expertise in identifying, evaluating, and synthesizing scientific literature from diverse sources.
--Ability to critically assess the quality and relevance of scientific studies.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Bidders must demonstrate financial stability and capacity to undertake the project within the allocated budget.
--The total bid price must not exceed the stated value of 150,000.0 EUR.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

The tender is well-structured with a clear scope, but lacks explicit evaluation criteria and access to full documentation, impacting overall quality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender includes a CPV code and specifies an open competition procedure. Deadlines appear reasonable for a below-threshold procurement. However, the lack of specified evaluation criteria and the absence of document content are notable omissions in ensuring a clear and compliant procedure.

No evaluation criteria specified
Missing reveal date
Clarity80/100

The description provides a comprehensive overview of the research need, linking it to the FSA's strategy and detailing specific objectives and desired outcomes for the literature review. Requirements for technical capability are also quite detailed.

Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, value, and duration. However, the crucial 'Documents with content/summaries' is zero, and there is no content for the tender documents, significantly hindering a complete assessment. Submission deadline is provided, but the 'reveal date' is missing.

Documents with content/summaries: 0
No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender is an open competition, and the estimated value is disclosed, promoting transparency. The technical requirements are detailed and objective, focusing on expertise rather than specific company capabilities. However, the absence of visible tender documents limits full access for potential bidders.

No document content available
Practicality65/100

While an e-submission is implied by the deadline format, the 'Issues' section explicitly states 'No e-submission'. The contract start date is specified. Financing information is not detailed. The submission deadline is provided, but a lack of direct access to documents and the potential lack of e-submission are practical drawbacks.

No e-submission
No document content available
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and deadlines are populated logically. There are no reported disputes. The dates provided for submission and contract start are consistent.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. While the research topic relates to environmental impacts, there are no specific sustainability criteria integrated into the procurement process itself. It is not stated to be EU funded.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of research objectives
Comprehensive technical capability requirements
Open competition procedure indicated
Estimated value disclosed

Concerns

No tender document content available for review
Missing evaluation criteria
Potential lack of e-submission capability
No explicit sustainability criteria

Recommendations

1. Provide full tender documents with clear content.
2. Publish the evaluation criteria for the bids.
3. Clarify and ensure e-submission functionality.

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