Tender

CEFAS21-141 RFQ for an Environmental Test Chamber

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

17 Dec 2021 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "CEFAS21-141 RFQ for an Environmental Test Chamber" is issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, with a focus on procuring goods in the laboratory and testing equipment industry. This procurement is located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, and is currently at the Tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 12 January 2022, with the contract period starting on 21 January 2022 and ending on 31 March 2022. The total value of the contract is £15,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure that is below threshold.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and testing apparatus, particularly those offering environmental test chambers that meet specific technical requirements. Companies that can deliver or install equipment by the specified deadline of the week ending 25 March 2022 will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to provide the required goods may find potential for growth by engaging in this procurement exercise.

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Notice Title

CEFAS21-141 RFQ for an Environmental Test Chamber

Notice Description

Cefas' Electronics Team require an environmental test chamber capable of testing our products under extreme and controlled conditions of humidity and temperature. The primary requirements are as follows: - Electronic control of humidity range required is 10% - 95% RH - Electronic control of temperature range is -20degC to +100degC - Control of humidity and temperature outside of these limits will be considered - Programmable cycling option is desirable - Volume of test chamber should be a minimum of 50 litres - Electrical supply must be UK mains 230V, 50/60Hz, single phase - Data output via RS-232 or USB is desirable - Access port required to enable sensors and cabling to be passed into the test chamber - Shelf inside chamber - Maximum allowable external dimensions 2m x 1m x 1m (H x W x D) - An internal light is desirable Delivery and Installation Requirements: Please ensure that delivery lead times are contained within the proposal. It is important to Cefas that delivery is made by week ending 25th March 2022 to ensure payment by end of FY. Cefas understands that lead times on the equipment may not be able to meet this so we would consider evaluating ex-demonstration pieces of equipment that can be delivered within the above timeframe. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, Cefas reserve the right to withdraw from the exercise or request additional documentation to be provided as evidence of ownership. The equipment is required to be delivered/installed to Cefas, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk. NR33 0HT. All pricing provided must be inclusive of delivery 'INCOTERM DDP' if item is being imported (please advise).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f8f074e-73c5-492e-935b-421d0f5fd092
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7deef896-f7dc-4e37-b436-0cb3040c43db
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)

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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