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CEFAS21-134 Tissue Processor

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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14 Mar 2022 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, revolves around the tender titled "CEFAS21-134 Tissue Processor". This contract falls within the laboratory equipment industry category and is located in the South West region of England. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the below-threshold criteria, with the tender period concluding on 24 January 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £66,000, spans from 10 March 2022 to 31 March 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can provide high specification automated tissue processors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate the capability to meet technical requirements that align with ISO17025 accreditation and traceability standards for marine and freshwater sample processing.

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Notice Title

CEFAS21-134 Tissue Processor

Notice Description

The requirement is for a high specification automated tissue processor for paraffin infiltration of a wide range of marine and freshwater animal and plant tissues samples. The processor requires technical features that facilitate the operation of our ISO17025 accreditation, providing reliable and consistent high-quality processing with full traceability of processes and reagents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef84cf8d-bb59-4075-8d2e-19fe9f71b467
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9c99b3-3a8f-4ee4-8915-cce0de21acf2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

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