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CEFAS24-132 Contract for a Benchtop Freeze Dryer

CEFAS

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18 Dec 2024 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Cefas has completed the procurement process for the supply of a small benchtop freeze dryer under the title "CEFAS24-132 Contract for a Benchtop Freeze Dryer." This procurement falls under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" and is valued at £38,299. The tender was conducted through an open procedure (below threshold) and covered various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 13th December 2024 to 12th December 2025, and key details such as the initial tender end date of 25th November 2024 have been documented.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality freeze dryers that meet the specified requirements. The contract was awarded to SciQuip Ltd, making it a valuable reference for potential suppliers in this sector. This procurement is especially suitable for SMEs, providing a chance to engage with a government organisation such as Cefas and expand their market reach. Businesses looking to compete in this field should focus on delivering reliable, precision laboratory equipment to align with Cefas's stringent standards.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-132 Contract for a Benchtop Freeze Dryer

Notice Description

The supply of a small bench top freeze dryer which is able to freeze dry between 20-30 sediment samples in containers measuring 12cm x 12cm, 4cm high each, within one week to enable stabilisation of short-lived radioisotopes and chlorophyll. We also need this equipment to plug in with a 3-pin plug.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e59d49f2-f6c0-404b-8fb4-c10094e6f259
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a95b7f4-afd8-4d75-b0fd-7399a8280c24
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£38,299 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,299 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIQUIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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