Tender

Supply of stereomicroscopes and lighting for scientific macroinvertebrate analysis

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

04 Dec 2023 at 13:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is seeking suppliers for the procurement process titled "Supply of stereomicroscopes and lighting for scientific macroinvertebrate analysis" in the laboratory, optical and precision equipments category. The procurement involves the supply of stereomicroscopes, lighting systems, and a general microscope with specified features. The tender, with ID CLA/RT/INV1123, requires submission of quotations by 12 noon on 14th December 2023, with a contract deadline of 29th March 2024. The total value of the contract is £49,999, and the procurement method is listed as Other - Quotation.

This tender by the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in supplying scientific equipment. Businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract. Suppliers will need to deliver the items to two specified locations and invoice by the contract end date. The process aims to source high-quality scientific equipment to support accurate macroinvertebrate analysis, providing growth opportunities for responsive suppliers in the identified industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of stereomicroscopes and lighting for scientific macroinvertebrate analysis

Notice Description

Supply of 2 x stereomicroscopes with the ability to zoom into detailed features of macroinvertebrates ie hairs on legs so a good zoom range without losing the required level of detail is needed. There has to be sufficient working room to be able to manipulate the specimen underneath the objective lens. The addition of a camera for each stereomicroscope is required, and the ability of being able to share images remotely via mobile phone/MS Teams or a live link is required. Stereomicroscopes need to have ergonomic features to suit a variety of different users, and working heights ie standing/sitting and different working positions ie flexible eyepieces. A variety of different lighting options within the stereomicroscopes is a required to be to contrast different features so these may include light bases and separate gooseneck units. The ability to be able to take photographs but also have the capacity to be able to live link images to other staff remotely through existing mobile phones. Software for this camera should be built into the camera in case standalone computers cannot be used. Also the ability to connect imaging to a screen through HMDI would also be required. There is also a need for 1 general microscope for low magnification, initial macroinvertebrate sorting. The requirements for this would need to be able to accommodate a small plastic tray underneath so a clamp-based system would be appropriate to give the required working room underneath. Magnification would still be required but not to the level specified above. The final part of this purchase is to replace our current lighting systems as they are becoming more difficult to repair or purchase spare parts. The requirement for 10 gooseneck lighting systems to be either standalone or the ability to clamp onto existing clamp systems to free up limited lab space. Installation at 2 separate office locations (Preston and Penrith) and delivery costs also need to be included. Cover bags for each microscope system will also need to be supplied. All parts of this purchase need to be delivered to an Environment Agency office (either Penrith or Preston - to be confirmed on award) and invoiced against by 29th March 2024. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to [rebecca.tinsley@environment-agency.gov.uk] by 12 midday on [14th December 2023].

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1f9c6da-5d1c-40b7-b93d-3a80202b8aa7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Quotation
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Dec 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 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
Rebecca Tinsley
Contact Email
rebecca.tinsley@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR5 8BX
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Bamber Bridge East
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Further Information

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