D3 Tenders | CEFAS25-135 Benchtop carbon analyser.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-135 Benchtop carbon analyser.

Notice Description

1. Technical Requirement 1.1 The instrument must include an autosampler for automated sample handling. 1.2 Suppliers will provide evidence of the instrument's performance range, ideally using marine sediment samples to demonstrate suitability. 1.3 The analysis process will be efficient and cost-effective; please include supporting evidence of throughput and operational costs. 1.4 The instrument will be compatible with other equipment, such as an Isotopic Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS), where possible. 1.5 The instrument must be capable of performing Total Inorganic Carbon (TIC), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), and Residual Oxidisable Carbon (ROC) analyses as a minimum. 1.6 The instrument's maximum dimensions must not exceed 800 mm (W) x 600 mm (D) x 1200 mm (H). 1.7 The instrument's maximum weight must not exceed 85 kg. 1.8 Suppliers must state all gases required for operation, such as nitrogen, oxygen, or synthetic air. There should be no requirement for helium gas. 1.9 The instrument should be supplied with reusable crucibles. 2. Environmental Considerations 2.1 Unit will have a low power consumption. 2.2 Unit will be designed for reuse/remanufacture and of regenerative nature to eliminate waste where possible. 2.3 Consideration of how packaging will be managed. Ideally at the time of installation the supplier will remove packaging and dispose of by ethical and environmentally friendly methods. Where possible, packaging is to be re-used or recycled. 2.4 Consideration of life cycle assessment for the equipment. 3. Hardware, Software, PC, Licenses, operating systems 3.1 The instrument software must be fully compatible with Windows 11. 4. Compatibility with existing hardware/software/equipment 4.1 The instrument will be compatible with the existing Windows 11 PC and Sartorius balance software. 5. Installation 5.1 The supplier must install the instrument and provide all necessary training, which should be included in the total quoted cost. 6. Ease of maintenance 6.1 The bid submission must describe all user-maintainable aspects of the unit, including any limitations where no user-serviceable components are available. 7. Parts, Consumables and Updates 7.1 Crucibles must be reusable, and replacements should be easy to procure. 7.2 Spare parts should be readily available and straightforward to obtain. 7.3 All consumables must be easily accessible. 7.4 The supplier should provide software updates as required. 8. Warranties, Guarantees, Servicing 8.1 Warranties period will start from the point of acceptance of delivery and once the goods have been tested to ensure they are in working order. Cefas expect minimum warranty period of 12 months to be included in the purchase.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-067eefb9-a020-4d69-99b8-c51420ea91c1
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f99f3cc-f2e4-4f2a-9a14-a0a6b70d1224
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Selective
Procurement Method Details: Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
CPV Codes: 38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £56,127 Under £100K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £67,352 Under £100K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline: 12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 29 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period: 30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Not Specified
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: CEFAS
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LOWESTOFT
Postcode: NR33 0HT
Post Town: Norwich
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3): TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: East Suffolk
Electoral Ward: Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency: Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: ELEMENTAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f99f3cc-f2e4-4f2a-9a14-a0a6b70d1224
2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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