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CEFAS24-08 Contract for the provision of a solvent recycler under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

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07 Mar 2024 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cefas awarding a contract for the provision of a solvent recycler under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP). The contract, valued at £30,000 GBP, was awarded to Belize Formulators Ltd. The procurement was classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The contract was awarded on 27th February 2024, with a contract period starting on 28th February 2024 and ending on 27th February 2027. The tender was an open procedure below threshold, and the tender period ended on 31st January 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited for this opportunity. Businesses interested in supplying solvent recyclers meeting specific technical requirements and capable of providing installation, training, warranties, and technical support would find this tender beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-08 Contract for the provision of a solvent recycler under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

Notice Description

The OCPP was announced in 2021 as a key bilateral aid programme under the PS500m Blue Planet Fund. The OCPP is a UK Government-led programme delivered under the Blue Planet Fund. Through this programme, Cefas, in partnership with JNCC and MMO, provide technical assistance to support countries in tackling marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices, and establish designated, well-managed and enforced Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). OCPP objectives are to support countries to tackle marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices and establish designated, well-managed and enforced MPAs. From 2021-26, Cefas will lead delivery of the Marine Pollution and Sustainable Seafood themes of OCPP, working in partnership with experts from the Joint nature Conservancy Council (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). This work includes the provision of equipment for the set up of a laboratory in Belize as part of the improvement of scientific capacity in the field of Histology. Requirement: Cefas require provision of a solvent recycler, with the following specifications: 1. Capability of recycling Xylene and Alcohol to a purity and quality that is usable for Histology. 2. A minimum capacity of 2.5 gallon or (10 litre). 3. Electrical Configurations 120V, 60Hz, AC and work with appropriate type A, B or C plugs. 4. Cycle times must be achieved during working hours period - i.e., take less than 6 hours for a full cycle. 5. Easy to use computer interface and functions. 6. Health and Safety: a. Spill containment should be considered in the design. b. Vapour reduction and escape potential must be a consideration. c. Tubing must not degrade on contact with typical solvents. d. Ergonomic user-friendly design and construction is preferred. e. Waste removal and disposal must be safe and easy for the operator. 7. Quiet operation is preferred. On-site installation and training * Installation on-site is essential. * Ideally a training package will be included, to be delivered to relevant in-country users. Suppliers should indicate the options available, whether through the use of a virtual platform or face-to-face in-country. Please note that installation and training can take place at a later date following delivery - this will be no later than 3 months after delivery date. Cefas require the equipment to be delivered as soon as possible, ideally before the end of March 2024. Warranties/Guarantees/Servicing and Technical Support * A 12 month warranty as standard - please include detail of what is included. * A service contract for the first 12 month warranty period, plus an additional 2 years' support following (total 3 years), which must include the following support: a. Technical support by e-mail and by telephone. b. Engineer visits for planned annual maintenance. c. Engineer visits for repairs or breakdowns.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96af9b11-637d-4d94-8ad2-15b01799cf49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16ff86a-43c5-46a7-8466-498a0a8954e9
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
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
£23,010 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2024 - 27 Feb 2027 3-4 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELIZE FORMULATORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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