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Modules from and membership to the NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme (NMBAQC)

Participation in the NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) scheme, including specific modules for fish ring tests, macroalgae ring tests, particle size analysis, and benthic invertebrate laboratory ring tests. This membership provides essential external quality assurance and data validation for statutory marine monitoring programmes.

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Awarded value
£96k
As published
Published
27 February 2026
Awarded
3 December 2025
Environment Agency
Contract length
3 months
Ends 31 March 2026

What the contract covers

Membership and participation in specified NMBAQC modules

Provision of external quality assurance and analytical proficiency testing services for marine biological monitoring and environmental data laboratories.

  • Participation in Fish Ring Tests, including reverse ring test
  • Participation in Rockyshore Macroalgae Ring Test
  • Participation in Opportunistic Macroalgae Ring Tests
  • Participation in Particle Size Analysis Ring Tests
  • Participation in Particle Size Own Sample Test
  • Participation in Benthic Invertebrate Own Sample and Benthic Invertebrate Laboratory Ring Test
  • Membership of NMBAQC and access to additional resources on the NMBAQC website

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Membership and participation in specified NMBAQC modules
Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
3 months
Contract dates
22 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
90700000, 98360000

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Natural Resources Wales

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/351628/modules-from-and-membership-to-the-ne-atlantic-marine-biological-analytical-qual
Buyer reference
C/2526/0025(A)
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e60
Last checked
5 November 2026

Natural Resources Wales. Modules from and membership to the NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme (NMBAQC). Contract award, 27 February 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/351628/modules-from-and-membership-to-the-ne-atlantic-marine-biological-analytical-qual (accessed 5 November 2026).