Provision of Ballast Water Sample Analysis for Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Ballast Water Sample Analysis for Orkney Islands Council
Awarded Unknown
AwardedNot specified
Value£135,877.00
SupplierAPEM Ltd
AgencyOrkney Islands Council
RegionScotland
CategoryEnergy & Environment
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Orkney Islands Council awarded a contract to APEM Ltd for the provision of analysis of plankton samples collected as part of the Council's ballast water sampling programme.
The contract value is AUD 135,877 and covers an initial 2-year period with the option to extend by two 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance.
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