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CEFAS20-11 RFQ - Water Purification System

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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08 Jan 2021 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CEFAS20-11 RFQ - Water Purification System" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Lowestoft, East of England. This procurement, classified under laboratory pumps and accessories, is currently in the Award stage and has a contract value of £17,000. The contract period begins on 11th January 2021 and concludes on 11th February 2021. The tender followed an open procurement method, specifically for an integrated ultra-high purity and deionised water system, with the tender period ending on 15th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on supplying laboratory equipment, especially those capable of providing high-quality water purification systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in laboratory resources would be well-positioned to compete, as the requirements emphasise advanced equipment features and operational readiness, appealing to suppliers with strong manufacturing and technical support capacities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS20-11 RFQ - Water Purification System

Notice Description

The Science Services laboratory at Cefas Lowestoft has a requirement for one integrated ultra-high purity and deionised water system that will provide suitable quality of water for laboratories and analysis demands. The system will be capable of delivering ultra-high purity water for trace elements analysis and deionised water for the more generic functions in the laboratory such as media preparations and sample dilutions. Requirement: 1. 1 x integrated ultra-high purity and deionised water system. The water system will consist of the following: - A purification unit able to deliver ultra-pure and deionized water: - ultra-pure water should have a sulphur content < 0.05ppm (50 ug/l) and an iodine content < 0.06ppm (60 ug/l) - A storage tank of 100L - A simple access to deionised water via a discrete remote dispenser - A simple access to ultrapure water via a discrete remote dispenser - A production rate of 15L/hr for deionised water - A production rate of 2L/min for ultrapure water - An effective UV lamp preventing bacterial growth and biofilm formation throughout the system (including water tank) - A continuous monitoring system of key parameters and alarm system in event of failure. - Should be able to maintain appropriate water quality when feed water hardness > 300ppm Equipment must be provided along with all additional items (e.g. pumps), fixtures and fittings required to make the equipment fully operational for the purposes it is required, taking into consideration: - All equipment will be supplied as new from high quality respected manufacturers and suppliers - Can meet the specification guaranteed to satisfy the requirements detailed in Schedule 1 - All equipment must be designed to operate in the conditions under which it will be used

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3560507-1b3a-4683-ac86-c2827ecc7789
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f354c07-bdfd-4b71-b19e-c8dfb37bb116
Current Stage
Award
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 11 Feb 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

MERCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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