Tender

CEFAS24-08 Request for Quotation for provision of a solvent recycler under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme.

CEFAS

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

10 Jan 2024 at 12:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this procurement is CEFAS. The tender title is "CEFAS24-08 Request for Quotation for provision of a solvent recycler under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme." The industry category is "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment." The location includes British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on January 31, 2024, and a contract period starting on February 20, 2024, and ending on February 19, 2027.

This tender by CEFAS presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of laboratory equipment to compete for the supply of a solvent recycler. Companies specialising in manufacturing equipment meeting the specified technical requirements are well-suited to participate. The tender is open to SMEs and the procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a contract value of £30,000 in GBP. Interested parties can download the Bidder Pack at the provided link for detailed information on how to engage in this procurement process.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-08 Request for Quotation for provision of a solvent recycler under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme.

Notice Description

The OCPP was announced in 2021 as a key bilateral aid programme under the PS500m Blue Planet Fund. The OCPP is a UK Government-led programme delivered under the Blue Planet Fund. Through this programme, Cefas, in partnership with JNCC and MMO, provide technical assistance to support countries in tackling marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices, and establish designated, well-managed and enforced Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). From 2021-26, Cefas will lead delivery of the Marine Pollution and Sustainable Seafood themes of OCPP, working in partnership with experts from the Joint nature Conservancy Council (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). This work includes the provision of equipment for the set up of a laboratory in Belize as part of the improvement of scientific capacity in the field of Histology. Requirement: Cefas require provision of a solvent recycler, with the following specifications: 1. Capability of recycling Xylene and Alcohol to a purity and quality that is usable for Histology. 2. A minimum capacity of 2.5 gallon or (10 litre). 3. Electrical Configurations 120V, 60Hz, AC and work with appropriate type A, B or C plugs. 4. Cycle times must be achieved during working hours period - i.e., take less than 6 hours for a full cycle. 5. Easy to use computer interface and functions. 6. Health and Safety: a. Spill containment should be considered in the design. b. Vapour reduction and escape potential must be a consideration. c. Tubing must not degrade on contact with typical solvents. d. Ergonomic user-friendly design and construction is preferred. e. Waste removal and disposal must be safe and easy for the operator. 7. Quiet operation is preferred. On-site installation and training * Installation on-site is essential. * Ideally a training package will be included, to be delivered to relevant in-country users. Suppliers should indicate the options available, whether through the use of a virtual platform or face-to-face in-country. Please note that installation and training can take place at a later date following delivery - this will be no later than 3 months after delivery date. Cefas require the equipment to be delivered as soon as possible, ideally before the end of March 2024. Warranties/Guarantees/Servicing and Technical Support * A 12 month warranty as standard - please include detail of what is included. * A service contract for the first 12 month warranty period, plus an additional 2 years' support following (total 3 years), which must include the following support: a. Technical support by e-mail and by telephone. b. Engineer visits for planned annual maintenance, repairs & breakdowns Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-08 under opportunities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8da9c63-b46c-4834-abf7-679e63605543
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d594eada-05be-4144-8797-c912591dba8d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2024 - 19 Feb 2027 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d8da9c63-b46c-4834-abf7-679e63605543-2024-01-10T12:37:55Z",
    "date": "2024-01-10T12:37:55Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-d8da9c63-b46c-4834-abf7-679e63605543",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0218400D8d000003VQwdEAG",
        "title": "CEFAS24-08 Request for Quotation for provision of a solvent recycler under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme.",
        "description": "The OCPP was announced in 2021 as a key bilateral aid programme under the PS500m Blue Planet Fund. The OCPP is a UK Government-led programme delivered under the Blue Planet Fund. Through this programme, Cefas, in partnership with JNCC and MMO, provide technical assistance to support countries in tackling marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices, and establish designated, well-managed and enforced Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). From 2021-26, Cefas will lead delivery of the Marine Pollution and Sustainable Seafood themes of OCPP, working in partnership with experts from the Joint nature Conservancy Council (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). This work includes the provision of equipment for the set up of a laboratory in Belize as part of the improvement of scientific capacity in the field of Histology. Requirement: Cefas require provision of a solvent recycler, with the following specifications: 1. Capability of recycling Xylene and Alcohol to a purity and quality that is usable for Histology. 2. A minimum capacity of 2.5 gallon or (10 litre). 3. Electrical Configurations 120V, 60Hz, AC and work with appropriate type A, B or C plugs. 4. Cycle times must be achieved during working hours period - i.e., take less than 6 hours for a full cycle. 5. Easy to use computer interface and functions. 6. Health and Safety: a. Spill containment should be considered in the design. b. Vapour reduction and escape potential must be a consideration. c. Tubing must not degrade on contact with typical solvents. d. Ergonomic user-friendly design and construction is preferred. e. Waste removal and disposal must be safe and easy for the operator. 7. Quiet operation is preferred. On-site installation and training * Installation on-site is essential. * Ideally a training package will be included, to be delivered to relevant in-country users. Suppliers should indicate the options available, whether through the use of a virtual platform or face-to-face in-country. Please note that installation and training can take place at a later date following delivery - this will be no later than 3 months after delivery date. Cefas require the equipment to be delivered as soon as possible, ideally before the end of March 2024. Warranties/Guarantees/Servicing and Technical Support * A 12 month warranty as standard - please include detail of what is included. * A service contract for the first 12 month warranty period, plus an additional 2 years' support following (total 3 years), which must include the following support: a. Technical support by e-mail and by telephone. b. Engineer visits for planned annual maintenance, repairs & breakdowns Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-08 under opportunities",
        "datePublished": "2024-01-10T12:37:55Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "38000000",
            "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 30000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-01-31T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-02-20T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2027-02-19T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d594eada-05be-4144-8797-c912591dba8d",
                "datePublished": "2024-01-10T12:37:55Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-233262",
            "name": "CEFAS",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "CEFAS"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Pakefield Road",
                "locality": "Lowestoft",
                "postalCode": "NR33 0HT",
                "countryName": "GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Laura Anderson",
                "email": "procure@cefas.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-233262",
        "name": "CEFAS"
    }
}