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CEFAS20-26- RFQ- Xenon lamp weathering chamber

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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08 Jan 2021 at 17:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is conducting a procurement process for the acquisition of a benchtop xenon lamp weathering chamber, titled "CEFAS20-26- RFQ- Xenon lamp weathering chamber." This process falls under the laboratory services sector and is located in Lowestoft, East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, using an open procedure below the threshold, with an award value of £14,500. The tender period ended on 8 December 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 11 January 2021, concluding by 15 February 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment or related goods, to compete for a contract that necessitates high-quality, commercially available products. Companies capable of providing a weathering chamber meeting specific scientific standards for both conventional and biodegradable plastics will find this contract particularly suitable. The emphasis on delivering fully operational equipment along with comprehensive fitting and operational services enhances the potential for business growth in this niche area.

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Notice Title

CEFAS20-26- RFQ- Xenon lamp weathering chamber

Notice Description

Requirement: The Marine Litter Team at Cefas requires to purchase a single benchtop xenon lamp weathering chamber with chiller for the accelerated ageing of conventional and biodegradable plastics. Applications would mainly include small sized items (e.g. few centimetres ) and microplastics (powder form, items below 5 mm in size). The weathering chamber should be ideal for the accelerated ageing of conventional and biodegradable plastics and exposure time under the lamp should be able to be related to an estimate exposure time under natural conditions. The weathering chamber should ideally be designed to contain a specimen tray for the placement of at least 6 borosilicate glass tubes (or similar) for the exposure of the materials in different media (i.e. degradation in air, water and in sediment). Specification as a minimum should include: - Programmable Light and Dark Cycles - Programmable Irradiance with Variable Set Points - Programmable Test Duration in Hours/Minutes - Chiller unit with integrated control - Auto-Cal Irradiance System to ensure accurate Irradiance Settings - 1 Xenon Arc Lamp - Calibration Equipment for quick and easy user calibration (e.g. irradiance smart sensor). - Glass test tube holders and corresponding, appropriate sample tray Equipment must be provided along with all additional items, 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 - Where possible all equipment shall be commercially available 'off the shelf' systems. - All equipment must be designed to operate in the conditions under which it will be used, including (but not limited to) potential exposure to water and high temperatures for survey equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3899997-e262-4db6-a06d-c3e54b018f81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d7956a-7b06-447a-afa0-806185ab888f
Current Stage
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 15 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
Chloe Halifax
Contact Email
chloe.halifax@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

Q-LAB EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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