Tender

CEFAS20-27 - RFQ CLiP FTIR (Maldives)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

30 Nov 2020 at 10:09

Tender

25 Nov 2020 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "CEFAS20-27 - RFQ CLiP FTIR (Maldives)" to procure a single ATR-FTIR device. This requirement supports the Marine Litter team's project in the Maldives aimed at establishing a microplastic laboratory with the Maldives Marine Research Institute (MMRI). The procurement is currently in the tender stage, having an end date of 4th December 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £18,000 and falls under the goods category, specifically the CPV classification for microscopes and related installation services. The contract period is expected to run from 7th December 2020 to 31st March 2021.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental technology and laboratory equipment. Companies that can provide high-quality ATR-FTIR instruments, particularly those with experience in installations and training for such equipment in high humidity environments, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses that contribute to capacity building and support environmental monitoring initiatives may find this procurement particularly beneficial for growth and reputation enhancement.

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Notice Title

CEFAS20-27 - RFQ CLiP FTIR (Maldives)

Notice Description

Requirement: The Marine Litter team at Cefas require to purchase a single ATR- FTIR as part of the CLIP project in the Maldives. To ensure the delivery of the tasks listed for this project including, the creation of a microplastic laboratory for the Maldives Marine Research Institute (MMRI) in the Maldives, an affordable and portable ATR-FTIR is therefore required for the identification of plastics in environmental samples. Details: Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy is a useful technique for measuring the infrared spectra of solids and liquids as well as probing adsorption on particle surfaces. The ATR- FTIR will be used by MMRI during their microplastic monitoring programme for cross analysis and polymer identification for quality assessment and quality control purposes. Installation and training onsite by the supplier will contribute towards the capacity building for MMRI. The unit should be able to produce high-quality spectra even in a high humidity environment. DOWNLOAD THE TENDER PACKAGE: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/570836110175FEA26848 Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51d0db12-9c2c-487a-86b0-f84cb939fde5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a985d64-493a-4d6b-9744-fe390c0368c2
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)

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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
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

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