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CEFAS21-28 Fluroescence Stereomicroscope

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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26 Mar 2021 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking to acquire a single Fluorescence Stereomicroscope for microplastic analysis. The contract, titled "CEFAS21-28 Fluorescence Stereomicroscope," falls under the category of fluorescent and polarising microscopes, with a contract value of £18,000. The delivery address is located in Lowestoft, East of England, UK. The tender was completed on 24 February 2021, with the contract period commencing on 8 March 2021 and concluding on 8 April 2021. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, designed to encourage competition within the market.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in the scientific equipment and microscopy sectors, particularly those offering high-resolution imaging technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is structured to support their involvement. Companies that specialise in the supply of high-tech scientific instruments and are capable of meeting specific technical requirements will find this an advantageous contract for growth and expansion within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS21-28 Fluroescence Stereomicroscope

Notice Description

Requirement: Cefas require to purchase a single Fluorescence Stereomicroscope with a high-resolution camera for microplastic work. Technical requirement: 1. 1 x Fluorescence Stereomicroscope 2. Fluorescence LED illumination systems 3. Suitable for Nile Red 4. Automated XY sliding stage 5. High-Resolution camera and imaging software The Fluorescence Stereomicroscope with High-Resolution Camera should be ideal for imaging Nile red stained microplastic fibers and fragments. The fluorescence filter should be GFP (excitation - 470/40x nm; emission 525/50nm). The microscope should include a sliding stage featuring XY movement control for the effective counting microplastic items and capturing of images. The camera system should be a high-resolution 20 MP camera and with imaging & video software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a69e570a-48c4-4829-925a-969525c1e939
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b1c2a2a-5e28-401b-a79c-263619cb01ba
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2021 - 8 Apr 2021 1-6 months
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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
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

GT VISION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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