Tender

CEFAS21-13 RFQ for Sodium Iodide Well Detector

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

28 Jan 2021 at 22:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science), an executive agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), seeking tenders for a Sodium Iodide Well Detector. This tender, titled "CEFAS21-13 RFQ for Sodium Iodide Well Detector," falls under the goods category and is classified under spectroscopy devices, with additional classifications including gamma counters and laboratory services. The tender is currently in the open stage, with submissions accepted until 4 February 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 15 February 2021 and conclude on 15 March 2021, with an estimated value of £16,000 located in the East of England, specifically at NR33 0HT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in spectroscopy devices and gamma detection technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing compatible software and analytical tools are encouraged to participate. By submitting a tender, companies can potentially expand their market presence and establish valuable contracts within government and public sector operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS21-13 RFQ for Sodium Iodide Well Detector

Notice Description

Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) the 'Authority', is an Executive Agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It is an applied science agency that primarily supports government decision making whilst extending its reach across the public sector, the EU and wider markets where possible in regard to marine and closely related environments. Requirement: 1. 4" x 4" Sodium Iodide Well Detector with 1" Well diameter and 3" Well depth. 2. High-Rate Photomultiplier Base with Preamplifier and High Voltage Supply. 3. Spectroscopy Amplifier. The proposed solution must be suitable for Low resolution gamma spectroscopy for the measurement of Cesium-134/137 and compatible with commercially available software such as Maestro. Any additional analytical software required must be compatible with 64-bit network connectivity and able to perform a repetitive task, such as running a sequence of experiments without user intervention with simple text scripts and able to define initial conditions at start up. Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9ec7cde-1860-452b-964b-b389067abe78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82526ead-3865-43d0-a549-1d6c0622c71f
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

38945000 - Gamma counters

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 15 Mar 2021 30 days
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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