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CEFAS21-141 RFQ for a Environmental Test Chamber

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "CEFAS21-141 RFQ for an Environmental Test Chamber", which falls under the category of laboratory and precision equipment. This procurement process has been completed, with the tender period concluding on 12 January 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £13,000, is set to begin on 21 January 2022 and will run until 31 March 2022. This open procedure contract is available for suppliers capable of providing testing machines that meet specific technical requirements including humidity and temperature controls.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying scientific testing equipment. Businesses with expertise in environmental technology and those able to meet stringent specifications for electronic control and measurement should consider competing for this contract. Successful engagement in this tender could provide significant exposure and potential for future contracts within the public sector, serving industries focused on research, testing, and scientific innovation.

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Notice Title

CEFAS21-141 RFQ for a Environmental Test Chamber

Notice Description

Cefas' Electronics Team require an environmental test chamber capable of testing our products under extreme and controlled conditions of humidity and temperature. The primary requirements are as follows: - Electronic control of humidity range required is 10% - 95% RH - Electronic control of temperature range is -20degC to +100degC - Control of humidity and temperature outside of these limits will be considered - Programmable cycling option is desirable - Volume of test chamber should be a minimum of 50 litres - Electrical supply must be UK mains 230V, 50/60Hz, single phase - Data output via RS-232 or USB is desirable - Access port required to enable sensors and cabling to be passed into the test chamber - Shelf inside chamber - Maximum allowable external dimensions 2m x 1m x 1m (H x W x D) - An internal light is desirable

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e604a287-7fa6-469d-8d2a-e7c200984ab6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e307ef44-087a-4097-857d-8d404d2ccec4
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

VWR INTERNATIONAL

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