Tender

CEFAS21-134 Tissue Processor

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

05 Jan 2022 at 14:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CEFAS21-134 Tissue Processor" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the acquisition of a high specification automated tissue processor aimed at enhancing laboratory services within the environmental sector. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically valued at £66,000 and employing an open procurement method. The tender period is set to close on 24th January 2022, with the contract expected to start on 1st May 2022 and run until 31st March 2023, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, installation services, and related technological solutions. Companies that can meet the rigorous specifications outlined, such as automated processing capabilities and safety features, are encouraged to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a competitive edge in this process, especially those with experience in providing high-quality laboratory services or innovative equipment solutions tailored to the marine and environmental research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS21-134 Tissue Processor

Notice Description

The requirement is for a high specification automated tissue processor for paraffin infiltration of a wide range of marine and freshwater animal and plant tissues samples. The processor requires technical features that facilitate the operation of our ISO17025 accreditation, providing reliable and consistent high-quality processing with full traceability of processes and reagents. - Easy-to-use computerised user interface allowing for different modes of access e.g. operator and administrator level. - Ability to manually design and store user specific protocols including reverse processing. We will specifically be looking at Effective processing of agar double-embedded tissue samples as part of our evaluations. - Each chamber should be capable of processing a minimum of 200 tissue cassettes. - Must have features are pressure/vacuum cycle, stirring/mixing, fluid exchange, fluid carry over and heating. - Integral reagent management system for monitoring reagent quality/usage thresholds and rotations. Ideally to include monitoring of individual reagents. (The quality of individual reagents should not be inferred through the monitoring of a single reagent). Methods of thresholding and the method of rotation should be mentioned - The ability to change processor chemicals in a traditional manner e.g., maintaining alcohol gradients during chemical rotations by replenishing/loading with individual pre-prepared alcohols and solvents. (Due to the use of multiple fixatives and chemicals at Cefas prior to processing, water, and fixatives as a first step in the processor cannot be used to maintain alcohol gradients). - Reagent changes should be easily achieved by the operator with all reagents accessible in a way that allows easy, safe, and quick chemical changes. - Prevention of misloading or re-use of old reagents. - The equipment must have battery back-up system in case of power failure. Where this is a separate item, it should be included in the quotation. - Facility to view details of logged errors and faults, including information such as time/date occurred, chemical status and protocol used. Logs should be easy to copy and transfer electronically e.g., to service agents or technical support, and printable. This system must be able to operate without being networked or connected to the internet. - As safety features the equipment must be inherently spark proof and have safety features to prevent injury. E.g., cautionary statements on screen like 'hot chamber' and 'caution chemical vapours etc', Locks to prevent access to retort when containing hazardous chemicals, and Carbon filters or a similar mode of protecting the user from hazardous vapours. - All additional items, fixtures, and fittings necessary to ensure the equipment is fully operational for the purposes it is required for must be provided in the quoted package. https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/63978813017E2AA242E7 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65bdbf1d-b29d-42b0-8a23-1d80201b2738
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2142f0a8-20d9-4765-8c0b-b125411142b2
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)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

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

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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