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CEFAS22-48 Plankton Suite

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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17 Nov 2022 at 16:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract for the procurement titled "CEFAS22-48 Plankton Suite" in the marine equipment category. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract value was GBP 78,000, and the contract period runs from June 30, 2022, to December 31, 2022. The buyer organisation is based in Lowestoft, England, and the tender was open to SMEs and VCSEs. The tender period ended on June 1, 2022.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the marine equipment industry, specifically those capable of supplying high-speed colour line scan-based plankton imaging instruments. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable bidders for the tender. Businesses with expertise in imaging technology, marine biology, or supply chain logistics may find this opportunity suitable for growth. The contract awarded to Plankton Analytics Ltd indicates a preference for large-scale suppliers with relevant capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS22-48 Plankton Suite

Notice Description

Cefas require a PI-10 high-speed colour line scan-based plankton imaging instrument which will enable connection to the water supply of the RV Cefas Endeavour, and allow water to be continuously pumped through the system from a depth of 4 m as the vessel is underway. The imaging instrument is required to image all zooplankton of size above 100 mm passing through a flow cell. All images will be in colour and are required to be captured and processed by a controlling PC (minimum specification Windows 10) and are required to be saved onto an internal and external hard drive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb40fff1-0b9a-49ba-a0ad-0458ac6fe788
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed1b8dc-0571-46b0-8425-2b88456901fb
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 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

PLANKTON ANALYTICS

Further Information

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