Tender

CEFAS23-127 ITT for micro-FTIRs for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme

CEFAS

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Tender

12 Sep 2023 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this procurement opportunity is Cefas, based in Lowestoft, UK. The title of the tender is "CEFAS23-127 ITT for micro-FTIRs for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme." The industry category is laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and installation services of laboratory equipment. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 13th October 2023. The contract period is planned to run from 7th November 2023 to 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of up to £500,000.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and installation of laboratory equipment to participate in the Ocean Country Partnership Programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this tender. Businesses targeting opportunities in the laboratory equipment sector, especially those with experience in delivering such solutions to international locations, are encouraged to engage with this procurement process. The open procedure nature of the procurement method provides a fair chance for qualified suppliers to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

CEFAS23-127 ITT for micro-FTIRs for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme

Notice Description

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) is one of a series of projects funded through the Blue Planet Fund., The OCPP will develop Technical Assistance partnerships with a selection of ODA eligible partner countries. The OCPP will incorporate and expand on the UK's existing programming and partnership work, for example the Commonwealth Litter Programme (CLiP) to continue transformative work on marine litter, as well as bringing in activities to tackle other forms of marine pollution, biodiversity, and sustainable seafood challenges. Through addressing the above marine challenges, the OCPP hopes to ensure seafood produced and distributed in ways which support healthy ecosystems, do not overexploit marine stocks, provide sustainable inclusive and equitable livelihoods and enhance resilience to climate and socioeconomic shocks. There is a growing concern about the widespread occurrence and abundance of microplastics (particles below 5 mm in size) and their unknown environmental effects. To date, there are no widely accepted protocols for the extraction and detection of microplastics in environmental compartments (sediment, biota and water). Cefas has developed a fast screening method for microplastics in environmental compartments in Sri Lanka but is currently lacking the capability for particle characterisation for the smaller sized items (below 300 um in size). This capability is required for the accurate investigation in microplastic concentrations and composition that is essential to assess their behaviour in the environment and the risks for biota and human health related to exposure. As a result, the marine litter team at Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory currently require one fully motorised micro-FTIR in order to carry out analysis on microplastics particles. The unit will be housed at the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and therefore require delivery and installation in Sri Lanka. The main objective is the quantification and characterisation of particles on filters (extracted from sediment, biota and water samples) quickly, efficiently and accurately. The anticipated value for the purchase of the single current required unit is PS110,000 - PS120,000. Cefas may require further micro-FTIR units for other locations under this programme of work and this Contract will cover provision of additional units up to a total Contract value of PS500,000. Please note that any purchase beyond the current requirement of one unit is not guaranteed. To view this opportunity please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found searching 'CEFAS23-127 ITT for micro-FTIRs for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme' via the find opportunities function.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd0e06c-45c3-4402-b59d-cbc6ba11ea6f
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 (above 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)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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