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

CEFAS

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07 Feb 2022 at 22:45

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07 Jan 2022 at 22:45

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07 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Cefas, aims to acquire two fully motorised micro-FTIR instruments for environmental research in Belize, addressing the need for efficient analysis of microplastics. This tender, titled "CEFAS21-138 ITT (OCPP) 2x micro-FTIRs for Belize," classifies under goods with the CPV description "Microscopes." The procurement method is an open procedure, and the submission deadline is set for 14 January 2022. The awarded contract is valued at £186,000, and the related delivery is to take place in Belize.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and installation services, particularly those with expertise in microscopical and environmental analysis tools. Companies capable of meeting the stringent performance specifications for particle characterisation and analysis of microplastics would be well-positioned to participate. The focus on delivering sophisticated analytical equipment to a significant research facility like the University of Belize opens avenues for growth in public sector collaborations within the environmental protection sector.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

There 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ff93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003491-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1502527766

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

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