Tender

Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) Analysis of Caesium Particles

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

01 Sep 2022 at 13:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is commissioning a tender for 'Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) Analysis of Caesium Particles'. The tender is in the 'Open procedure (below threshold)' stage with the deadline for tenders to be received by 23:59 on September 30th, 2022. The procurement value is £9,999 GBP, and the contract period is scheduled to start on October 17th, 2022, and end on January 17th, 2023. The procurement falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services to engage with Defra. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure to provide SEM-EDX analysis of Caesium particles. Businesses based in the United Kingdom are eligible to apply. Respondents should submit their total fixed cost, proposed methodology, and project timetable by the stated deadline to Adam.Lang@defra.gov.uk for consideration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) Analysis of Caesium Particles

Notice Description

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is commissioning Scanning Electron Microscopy with X-ray Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) analysis of Caesium (Cs) particles. Defra will provide the successful Tenderer with 30 SEM specimen stubs with Cs particles present on them. SEM-EDX measurements will be performed on all 30 samples to enable subsequent Defra evaluation of Cs particle size distribution, morphology, and chemical composition. Further information on Defra's requirements is provided in the Invitation for Quotation document. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Tenderers are required to provide: 1) The total fixed cost for completion of the project; 2) A proposed methodology to meet the project deliverables (maximum of 2 sides of A4); and 3) A proposed project timetable in the form of a Gantt chart (or similar). Email your response to Adam.Lang@defra.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 23:59 on September 30th 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3bbb15-0e3d-4e36-95a9-fd69a43418a8
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2022 - 17 Jan 2023 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Adam Lang
Contact Email
adam.lang@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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