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CEFAS21-138 ITT (OCPP) 2x micro-FTIRs for Belize

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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07 Feb 2022 at 17:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation for the tender titled "CEFAS21-138 ITT (OCPP) 2x micro-FTIRs for Belize." This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically within the industry of microscopy, and is located in Belize. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows multiple suppliers to compete for the contract valued at £186,000. The tender was officially awarded on 7th February 2022, following a tender period that ended on 14th January 2022, with the contract period spanning from 9th February 2022 to 8th February 2023.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in scientific equipment and environmental analysis. Businesses capable of providing advanced microscopy solutions or related technical services, especially those experienced in working with microplastics and environmental science, would be ideally suited to engage in this tender. The requirement for quick and accurate analysis of microplastics indicates a growing demand in environmental monitoring, presenting a pathway for businesses to expand their offerings in this vital field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS21-138 ITT (OCPP) 2x micro-FTIRs for Belize

Notice Description

here is a growing concern about the widespread occurrence and abundance of microplastics (particles below 5 mm in size) and their unknown environmental effects. To date, there is no widely accepted protocols for the extraction and detection of microplastics in environmental compartments (sediment, biota and water). Cefas has developed a fast screening method for microplastics in environmental compartments but is currently lacking the capability for particle characterisation for the smaller sized items (below 500 m in size). This capability is required for the accurate investigation in microplastic concentrations and composition that is essential to assess their behaviour in the environment and the risks for biota and human health related to exposure. Tight deadlines to deliver national and international projects is creating an urgent necessity to process samples quickly to cope with the high volume. However, gains in time-efficiency in the data acquisition have usually resulted in a reducing spatial resolution. Therefore, the ability to rapidly process whilst maintaining accuracy and spatial resolution is a critical requirement for this application. As a result, the marine litter team at Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory requires a 2x fully motorised micro-FTIR's in order to carry out analysis on microplastics particles. The units will be housed at the University of Belize and Department for the Environment (addresses below) and therefore will required to be delivered and installed in Belize. The main objective is the quantification and characterisation of extracted particles onto filters from sediment, biota and water samples quickly, efficiently and accurately.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8c3ea16-21d0-4dcd-ad1c-9f7c84384074
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e45b4c4b-73ff-4bd5-87b5-7a1c7d93c5cf
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£186,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£186,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2022 - 8 Feb 2023 6-12 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
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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

BRUKER

Further Information

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