Tender

CEFAS21-01 RFQ- Laboratory Environment Temperature Monitoring Devices

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

18 Jan 2021 at 00:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), part of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), is conducting a tender for "CEFAS21-01 RFQ- Laboratory Environment Temperature Monitoring Devices". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus, and is located in the South West of England. The tender is currently in the active stage with an end date of 1st February 2021 for submissions, with the contract period commencing on 1st March 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The estimated value of this contract is £27,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in engineering, laboratory equipment supply, or technical services related to temperature monitoring systems. Organisations that can provide approximately 113 temperature monitoring units, with capabilities for data logging and compliance with quality standards such as ISO9001 and ISO17025, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a valuable opportunity for those looking to expand their presence in governmental procurement processes.

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Notice Title

CEFAS21-01 RFQ- Laboratory Environment Temperature Monitoring Devices

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. Approximately 113 units required for temperature monitoring and compliance suitable for a laboratory environment to monitor temperatures over wide working ranges 2. To be able to electronically record this information to comply with our quality standards including ISO9001, ISO17025 and GLP. 3. All items need to be traceable to a reference thermometer either directly or other process. 4. The solution would need to operate within all temperature parameters as stated above in section 1 and include stated uncertainty and offset within range. 5. Full working instructions to be included and consideration of service and maintenance requirements. 6. Requirement to be able to carry out temperature profiling with adjustable time setting for readings and to work over specific ranges for different pieces of equipment. 7. Must have Data logger resolution of 0.02degC, must be accurate to <1degC 8. Out of tolerance alert - email as minimum requirement 9. Potential of calibration also by existing internal methods. 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 &apos;continue&apos; - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click &apos;Save&apos; 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 &apos;PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers&apos; link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the &apos;Express Interest&apos; button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your &apos;My PQQs/ My ITTs&apos; page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking &apos;Buyer Attachments&apos; in the &apos;PQQ/ ITT Details&apos; box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click &apos;My Response&apos; under &apos;PQQ/ ITT Details&apos;, you can choose to &apos;Create Response&apos; or to &apos;Decline to Respond&apos; (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the &apos;Messages&apos; 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 &apos;Submit Response&apos; 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e279fc19-5c3a-477a-a002-c4ad12c79efa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223fff15-7915-4a1b-82bf-f3f5bdfaad6c
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

38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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