Tender

GB-Weymouth: Cefas RFQ to provide a Tissue Processor to Cefas

CEFAS

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Tender

10 Jun 2019 at 17:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cefas is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Tissue Processor as part of an open tender process. The tender was published on 10th June 2019 and remains active, with a submission deadline set for 24th June 2019. The project falls under the research laboratory services category, with an estimated contract value of £50,000. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2019 and conclude on 31st July 2019. Interested bidders should note that delivery addresses include the UK and various overseas territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment installation and services, particularly those with expertise in providing advanced technological solutions for scientific processing. Companies with capabilities to produce and deliver spark-proof and user-friendly laboratory equipment, along with effective safety features, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the complexity and specificity of the requirements, suppliers with a strong background in supporting research facilities and high standards of safety will likely be the most competitive contenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Weymouth: Cefas RFQ to provide a Tissue Processor to Cefas

Notice Description

FOR FULL DETAILS VISIT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9QY2386X22 1 x tissue processor. *The tissue processor should be capable of processing up to 300 tissue cassettes using pressure/vacuum cycle and some form of reagent stirring. *There should be a facility to ensure reagent quality management and usage thresholds. *There should be a facility to view and interrogate errors and faults. *There should be an easy to use computerised user interface which allows for different modes of access such as operator level and administrator level. *The equipment must be inherently spark proof and have safety features to guard against injury. e.g. cautionary statements on screen like 'hot chamber' and 'caution chemical vapours etc'. *There should be carbon filters or a similar mode of protecting the user from hazardous vapours. *Ideally the equipment would have battery back up in case of power failure. *Ideally there should also be locks to prevent access to chambers during hazardous steps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085002d3-0364-4e67-96c0-29a8c2dab083
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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