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CEFAS21-49 RFQ Knifemaker

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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18 Mar 2021 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is procuring goods for the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically under the tender titled "CEFAS21-49 RFQ Knifemaker." This open procurement process aims to provide equipment suitable for bio-science applications in electron microscopy. The tender period concluded on 12th March 2021, and an award was made on 18th March 2021, with the contract effective from 22nd March 2021 until 31st March 2021. The total contract value is £8,900, and is available for delivery in various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific and laboratory equipment sector to expand their business by supplying specialised equipment. Companies with expertise in precision manufacturing or those providing bio-science instruments would find this procurement particularly relevant, as they can offer innovative solutions to meet the specified requirements for the electron microscopy application. Engaging with public sector contracts such as this can help establish a solid reputation and open pathways to future opportunities.

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Notice Title

CEFAS21-49 RFQ Knifemaker

Notice Description

The equipment must be appropriate for bio-science applications in the field of electron microscopy. Features should include: - Easy and safe handling of the square as well as the finished knives. - Mechanical construction to achieve a balanced break. - Vibrations free casting. - Should be delivered ready to score and break the glass for every operation without any adjustment of micrometre drivers prior to each break. - Equipment should intrinsically allow for symmetrical breaking; this should be very precise with no backlash. - Breaking head should be via a clamping lever with defined clamping position. - Simplicity of score action of glass if possible, with and auto reset for the next score. - Breaking head which applies symmetrical force to both side of the glass. - Breaking wheel with scale. - High precision glass strip support. - Facility to rotate the glass square precisely to help ensure high quality knives. - Easy access of scoring pressure adjustment. - Fast learning curve - very easy to learn and use. - Any system to avoid accidental misalignment is preferred.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67c3b0b9-5b69-48c9-aae2-9560d13502d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd550a4-ec30-4048-a4bc-90cc9385d9e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

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

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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