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CEFAS24-10 RFQ for microscope and peripherals for Belize under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

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09 Jan 2024 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender titled "CEFAS24-10 RFQ for microscope and peripherals for Belize under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)" issued by Cefas. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a minimum value of £25,000 and a total value of £30,000. The tender is in the open procurement method stage with a tender period ending on 30th January 2024 and a contract period starting on 20th February 2024 until 31st March 2027. The buyer organisation, Cefas, based in Lowestoft, GB, is seeking suppliers for the provision of a microscope and associated peripherals to be delivered to Belize Agricultural Health Authority.

This tender created by Cefas offers business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete. The procurement process presents a chance for businesses to work on innovative solutions within the specified industry category. Suppliers located in British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom are eligible to apply, contributing to the delivery of essential equipment for Belize's Agricultural Health Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-10 RFQ for microscope and peripherals for Belize under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

Notice Description

Cefas require provision of a microscope and associated peripherals to be delivered to Belize Agricultural Health Authority. 1. A light Microscope chassis capable of adaptation and improvement beyond the basic model. Capability types such as dark field, phase contrast, polarization contrast, fluorescence, and DIC. 2. Electrical Configuration 120V, 60Hz, AC and work with appropriate type A, B or C plugs. 3. Ergonomic design features to help reduce fatigue, such as height adjustable focus knobs, symmetrical operation of focus knobs, height adjustable binocular tubes. 4. Long-life LED light source providing frequencies similar to daylight, and power saving functions where possible. 5. A suitable condenser system. 6. XY stage controls as standard. 7. A slide stage with space and handling for 2x (76x26 mm) microscope slides at a time. 8. 3 step focussing drive or similar. 9. Revolving 'nose piece' with space for 6 lenses ideally. 10. Lenses required are as follows: Plan FLOUR, 2x, 10x, 20x, and PLAN APO 40x, and 60X. 100x (Oil) is also required. If these requirements pose an issue for quotation, please contact us. 11. A training head attachment to allow for a second viewer. This must include all required prisms and stands. 12. A field-of-view illuminated user-controlled pointer system. 13. Mountable digital camera system that must be completely designed for and compatible with the provide microscope. All associated apparatus must be included, such as mounting tubes and splitters cables etc. 14. A computer system and monitor suitable for imaging and with a graphics card suitable for HD viewing. This must be as far as possible future proofed so as not to become obsolete within a foreseeable 4-year time frame. This system will be running windows 10 or 11, with a compatible monitor of approximately 24''- 32'' or similar (as recommended). 15. Imaging software is to be included where appropriate and this must as far as possible future proofed so as not to become obsolete within a foreseeable 4-year time frame. Please see Bidder Pack for full specification of requirements. 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 'CEFAS24-10 RFQ for microscope and peripherals for Belize under OCPP' via the find opportunities function.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8db0447e-afce-484c-9667-8afb81b4d4db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01f31c6-7e52-4cf4-ac75-6caa82c482a3
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)

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 years
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
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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