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GB-Lowestoft: Planetary Mill

CEFAS

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14 Sep 2020 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the purchasing organisation Cefas, which is based in Lowestoft, UK. They initiated an open tender for the acquisition of a Planetary Mill, essential for laboratory analyses. The tender period concluded on 22nd July 2019, with the contract running from 29th July to 5th August 2019. The total value of the contract was £35,000, and it falls within the industry category of laboratory services, specifically classified under CPV code 71900000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific equipment and laboratory services. Businesses with expertise in the provision of milling equipment meeting specific technical requirements, particularly those catering to the needs of research laboratories, would be well-placed to compete. The specifications highlight the necessity for high-quality materials that do not contaminate samples, opening avenues for innovative suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with stringent technical demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: Planetary Mill

Notice Description

The Planetary Mill is required to support the delivery of ongoing laboratory analyses. Tenderer's must be able to provide equipment that meets the technical specification described below and address the delivery, installation, warranty and training requirements. The Planetary Mill should be able to be bench situated. The Planetary Mill must have four (4) work-stations, each one capable of supporting two (2) 80ml grinding bowls (or similar) enabling eight (8) samples to be ground simultaneously if required. The work-stations should also be able to be used with our current 250ml grinding bowls and milling balls. The secure fastening of the grinding bowls into the planetary mill should be quick and avoid any undue strain to the hands, wrists and upper body. The material used for the grinding bowls and milling balls must not contain/be made from stainless steel which may contaminate potential metals samples, ideally, they should be made from zirconium oxide. To respond to this opportunity or to find out more, please follow the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AJFEH98V7N Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18c9fcfa-2cc8-49ad-bac0-3ce36452b040
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f0ef3a-9491-4bb5-9db1-aa47278e7608
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2019 - 5 Aug 2019 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Emma Roberts
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
01502527766

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

GERHARDT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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