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CEFAS22-117 RFQ for a Microplate Reader

CEFAS

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28 Nov 2022 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Cefas for the purchase of a multi-mode microplate reader under the title "CEFAS22-117 RFQ for a Microplate Reader". The industry category is Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 12th December 2022, and a contract period starting on 26th December 2022 and ending on 26th December 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate. The location for the delivery of the equipment is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The estimated contract value is £40,000 in GBP, providing a potential avenue for growth for eligible suppliers.

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Notice Title

CEFAS22-117 RFQ for a Microplate Reader

Notice Description

Cefas require a multi-mode microplate reader, ideally with full spectrum absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence to allow a range of research applications including ELISA, stopped-flow assays, protein quantification, biomarker assays, nucleic acid quantification etc. Minimum technical requirements: - Absorbance: wavelength to range 200 to 1000 nm with no need to purchase specific filters - Fluorescence: range 350-700 nm - Luminescence: range 350-600 nm - Incubation: temperature control ranging from ambient +4degC to 45degC - General performance: plate shaking, can read different plate formats (e.g. 6, 12, 24 and 96-well plates), possibility to read cuvettes - Software easy to use and allowing the plate reader to be controlled from a variety of devices (PC, laptop or tablet) - Dimensions: the equipment needs to be maximum 45cm depth (width) and maximum 100cm long

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26584ea6-0f05-46a6-869b-5750af83dff3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1803176f-def1-4b60-99d4-9971ee553fb1
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Dec 2022 - 26 Dec 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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