Award of Analysis of Trace Metals in Sediment Using Total Digest Method (MS-P-0413)
Scottish Government · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Analysis of Trace Metals in Sediment Using Total Digest Method (MS-P-0413)
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AwardedNot specified
Value£45,088.36
SupplierCefas
AgencyScottish Government
RegionScotland
CategoryResearch & Development
About
Scottish Government awarded a contract to Cefas for the analysis of trace metals in sediment using a total digest method (HF).
The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government required analysis of 107 sediment samples collected in 2024-2025, with an option to extend the contract to analyse approximately 100 further samples per year for a two-year period.
The contract value was AUD 45,088.36.
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