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CEFAS22-53 Invitation to Tender for provision of a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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12 Oct 2022 at 10:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal, acting on behalf of Cefas, has issued a tender titled "CEFAS22-53 Invitation to Tender for provision of a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system" within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on November 11, 2022, and a contract period running from December 7, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The tender value is £150,000 GBP, with delivery anticipated by or during WC 20 March 2023.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory and optical equipment to bid for the provision of a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system to Cefas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering a chance for growth and collaboration in this procurement process. The system requirements focus on advanced imaging capabilities, software features, and delivery before the specified deadline to facilitate payment by the end of the financial year 2022-23.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS22-53 Invitation to Tender for provision of a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system

Notice Description

The Marine Litter Team at Cefas require a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system to maintain and enhance Cefas' capability for the fast screening of microplastics in environmental samples down to at least 20 m. The proposed system will include an integrated particle characterisation process including size of the particles as well as polymer type by comparison to a built-in library database. Chemical Imaging and spectral analysis system requirements: - have a small footprint as laboratory space is limited. The unit should have a maximum footprint of (W x H x D) of 1000 x 500 x 650 (mm) - be based on Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) combined with scanning optics - be highly automated - not require cooling liquids such as liquid nitrogen, to reduce operating costs - able to image large samples (e.g., 25 mm filters) as well as focusing on specific zones/particles of interest - be able to operate in reflectance and attenuated total reflectance (ATR) mode and should be able to automatically switch between the two modes - support samples on filters applications (e.g., gold, silver or other types of filters) of at least 25 mm diameters - be able to analyse particles down to at least 20 m in size - be provided with a PC with Windows 10 as a minimum and operating software including a full polymer library - include all other related key components such as nitrogen or air compressors Software requirements: - offer software with a fast and easy method creation - include additional features including spectra post-processing options - include search libraries for reliable compound identification with the option of creating in-house libraries - allow for easy exports of data (e.g., MS Excel format) including analytical spectra and library matches It is important to Cefas that delivery is made before or during WC 20 March 2023 to ensure payment by end of FY22-23. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, please refrain from bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b5ffc6d-a5e0-4b99-9580-a8c5bc559e5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdbd7c5-658d-4de4-8ec3-d33f0bb84ffa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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