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CEFAS24-132 Request for quotation for a Benchtop Freeze Dryer

CEFAS

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04 Nov 2024 at 10:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a benchtop freeze dryer. This opportunity, titled "CEFAS24-132 Request for quotation for a Benchtop Freeze Dryer," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses). The primary location for this contract is Lowestoft, United Kingdom, with delivery required at the Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory by the week commencing 7th March 2025. The tender was published on 4th November 2024, and the submission deadline is 25th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method being used is an open procedure (below threshold), and the contract period is set to start on 13th December 2024 and end on 12th December 2025. The process is particularly suited for SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in laboratory equipment with a focus on environmentally friendly and energy-efficient products. Businesses proficient in producing compact, yet high-capacity freeze dryers that meet the specified technical requirements will find this tender advantageous. The need for environmentally considerate practices, such as low power consumption and sustainable packaging disposal methods, also opens the door for businesses with strong green credentials. Additionally, the requirement for a straightforward installation and user-friendly maintenance makes this tender appealing to firms that can provide robust support and service packages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-132 Request for quotation for a Benchtop Freeze Dryer

Notice Description

Sedimentology is responsible for all freeze-drying requirements at Cefas, we support multiple work areas, such as Microplastics, Chemistry, Biogeochemistry and Radiochemistry, with Sedimentology having the highest demand. Freeze drying is a fundamental initial first step in the preparation of sediment, seagrass and biota for various analyses such as stable isotopes, total carbon, chlorophyll, porosity, TGA, metals and radiological analysis for sedimentation which supports carbon sequestration assessments (climate regulation service). Scope of Requirements: Cefas require a small bench top freeze dryer which is able to freeze dry between 20-30 sediment samples in containers measuring 12cm x 12cm, 4cm high each, within one week to enable stabilisation of short-lived radioisotopes and chlorophyll. We also need this equipment to plug in with a 3-pin plug. 1. Technical Requirement: * Overall unit size to be no more than 80cm (w) x 60cm (d) x 50cm (h) * Weight to be no more than 90kg * Shelves within the drying chamber must allow approx. 20-30 containers at 12cm x 12cm, 4cm high to fit at a time. * Required drying time 2-7 days * Unit must have a UK 3 Pin plug 2. Environmental Considerations * Unit should have ultra low power consumption. * Unit should be designed for reuse/remanufacture and of regenerative nature to eliminate waste where possible. * Consideration of how packaging will be managed. Ideally at the time of installation the supplier will remove packaging and dispose of by ethical and environmentally friendly methods. Where possible packaging is to be re-used or recycled. * Consideration of life cycle assessment for the equipment. 3. Hardware, Software, PC, Licenses, operating systems 3.1 N/A 4. Compatibility with existing hardware/software/equipment 4.1 N/A 5. Installation 5.1 N/A 6. Ease of maintenance 6.1 Any user maintainable aspects of the unit should be described in the bid submission. This is to include any limitations where there are no user serviceable aspects. 7. Parts, Consumables and Updates 7.1 N/A 8. Warranties, Guarantees, Servicing 8.1 Warranties will start from the point of acceptance of delivery. Cefas expect minimum warranty period of 12 months to be included in the purchase. 8.2 The supplier should provide information on potential servicing packages It is essential that delivery is made to Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory by week commencing 07/03/2025 . You should confirm lead time in your bid submission. Please refrain from bidding if you are unable to guarantee delivery by this date. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-132 under opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e27627c-941a-4918-a494-1a7efe1150b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4db6d7f8-4a09-4f3c-b69b-466fdbc1c084
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
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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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