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CEFAS22-53 Invitation to Tender for provision of a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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02 Dec 2022 at 10:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Marine Litter Team at Cefas, under the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Network eTendering Portal, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system. The tender, titled "CEFAS22-53 Invitation to Tender," falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category (CPV code: 38000000). Located in the East of England, the contract has an awarded value of £167,467.65 and is in the active stage, with a contract period from December 2, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on November 11, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those providing highly automated Quantum Cascade Laser-based systems, to engage with Cefas in enhancing their capability for the rapid screening of microplastics in environmental samples. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in developing chemical imaging systems meeting the specified requirements, such as image analysis, polymer identification, and particle characterisation, are well-suited to compete. The emphasis on software ease of use, advanced features, and data export options also offers opportunities for businesses specialising in software development for scientific applications to contribute to Cefas' research goals effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS22-53 Invitation to Tender for provision of a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system

Notice Description

The Marine Litter Team at Cefas require a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system to maintain and enhance Cefas' capability for the fast screening of microplastics in environmental samples down to at least 20 m. The proposed system will include an integrated particle characterisation process including size of the particles as well as polymer type by comparison to a built-in library database. Chemical Imaging and spectral analysis system requirements: - have a small footprint as laboratory space is limited. The unit should have a maximum footprint of (W x H x D) of 1000 x 500 x 650 (mm) - be based on Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) combined with scanning optics - be highly automated - not require cooling liquids such as liquid nitrogen, to reduce operating costs - able to image large samples (e.g., 25 mm filters) as well as focusing on specific zones/particles of interest - be able to operate in reflectance and attenuated total reflectance (ATR) mode and should be able to automatically switch between the two modes - support samples on filters applications (e.g., gold, silver or other types of filters) of at least 25 mm diameters - be able to analyse particles down to at least 20 m in size - be provided with a PC with Windows 10 as a minimum and operating software including a full polymer library - include all other related key components such as nitrogen or air compressors Software requirements: - offer software with a fast and easy method creation - include additional features including spectra post-processing options - include search libraries for reliable compound identification with the option of creating in-house libraries - allow for easy exports of data (e.g., MS Excel format) including analytical spectra and library matches

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c803c44-4dab-4e60-8dc1-a21fe1c59306
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576ccb07-94e1-40d5-9c02-0ac409413789
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£167,467 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,467 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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