Tender

GB-Lowestoft: Planetary Mill

CEFAS

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25 Jun 2019 at 14:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cefas is seeking to procure a Planetary Mill to enhance ongoing laboratory analyses in Lowestoft, East of England. This tender, classified under Research laboratory services, has an estimated value of £50,000, with a minimum bid of £25,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is set for 23 July 2019 at 23:59:59. The contract period will commence on 29 July 2019 and run until 5 August 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment supply or related services. Businesses that can meet the specific technical requirements outlined—such as providing a bench-situated Planetary Mill with four workstations—would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will also need to demonstrate the capability to address delivery, installation, warranty, and training needs as part of their proposal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: Planetary Mill

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 25 June 2019 for the following reason: Incorrect closing date submitted. Tender opportunities will close on 18 July 2019 at 12:00 noon.(The Planetary Mill is required to support the delivery of ongoing laboratory analyses. Tenderer's must be able to provide equipment that meets the technical specification described below and address the delivery, installation, warranty and training requirements. The Planetary Mill should be able to be bench situated. The Planetary Mill must have four (4) work-stations, each one capable of supporting two (2) 80ml grinding bowls (or similar) enabling eight (8) samples to be ground simultaneously if required. The work-stations should also be able to be used with our current 250ml grinding bowls and milling balls. The secure fastening of the grinding bowls into the planetary mill should be quick and avoid any undue strain to the hands, wrists and upper body. The material used for the grinding bowls and milling balls must not contain/be made from stainless steel which may contaminate potential metals samples, ideally, they should be made from zirconium oxide. To respond to this opportunity or to find out more, please follow the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AJFEH98V7N) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dcc2ef9-0352-4b73-8b41-6c3c9cafba1e
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jul 2019 - 5 Aug 2019 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
CEFAS
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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