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CEFAS24-05 RFQ for the provision of a tissue processor for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme.

CEFAS

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09 Jan 2024 at 13:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme, managed by CEFAS, is seeking to procure a carousel-rotary style tissue processor capable of processing between 100 and 200 specimens. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender period ending on 30th January 2024. The contract period will run from 20th February 2024 to 19th February 2027. The procurement falls under the classification of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a contract value of £30,000. The tender is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and is open to businesses worldwide.

This tender opportunity issued by CEFAS for the provision of a tissue processor presents a chance for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to expand their portfolio. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying such equipment, along with experience in on-site installation and training services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender offers a valuable opportunity for SMEs to engage in a significant public procurement process and potentially establish long-term partnerships with CEFAS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-05 RFQ for the provision of a tissue processor for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme.

Notice Description

Cefas require provision of a carousel-rotary style tissue processor, with the following specifications: 1. Capable of processing between 100 and 200 specimens housed in Tissue cassettes. 2. Electrical Configurations 120V, 60Hz, AC and work with appropriate type A, B or C plugs. 3. A fume control system is required to eliminate harmful fumes. Ideally there will be a facility to fit a carbon filter. 4x Spare filters should be included as part of the bundle. There must be a facility to easily buy replacement filters. 4. Ideally 8 or more reagent stations. These must be resistant to xylene and alcohol. Each station must be easily removed and cleanable. If the stations are considered as additional consumables, these must be included in the quotation. 5. At least 3 heated wax stations. 6. Built-in specimen basket agitation and/or reagent mixing facilities. 7. An integrated computer control system with a keypad and display. 8. Ideally a method of recoding faults so that engineers can be made aware of issues by sending logs or error codes. 9. Ability to programme user defined processing schedules, and there must be a memory cache to allow for multiple programs to be saved on the instrument. 10. Pre-set programs available to use, as well as free editing of station parameters such as mixing, immersion time, drip time (to avoid reagent carry over), and temperature control for wax baths. 11. The capacity to inform the user of the status of the instrument programmes with the following parameters: * Adjustable start time and delayed start time adjustable as required by the user. * Total program run time, predicted end time must be displayed on demand. * Ideally multiple baskets could be processed at the same time and for these to be detailed on the display so the progress and end time can be checked for each basket. * Audible alarms, error messages and warning codes for when paraffin wax is un-melted and in solid state. In addition, automatic reheating of wax before basket is transferred to a wax bath. * Warning and alarms if the power has been lost or if there has been a fault. * Manual operation and overrides are essential. * A battery backup to allow for power outages and retaining of instrument memory. Please include in quotation if this is not supplied as standard. * Ability to remove specimens from the instrument if there is a mains or battery failure. * Failsafe conditions such as automatic immersion of tissue basket in a station, in case of mains power failure. 12. If an uninterrupted power supply device is required to use the equipment, please specify and include in quotation. 13. All required leads and connectors must be included. On-site installation and training * Installation on-site is a requirement to tender. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-05 under opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-210b6f2b-3a3b-45dc-b5d9-25654eecc529
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4afbda92-53a5-4414-8c9a-005757bbcea0
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 (below 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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2024 - 19 Feb 2027 3-4 years
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
CEFAS
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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