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CEFAS23-127 Contract for provision of micro-FTIR instruments for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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17 Nov 2023 at 14:49

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12 Sep 2023 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has recently awarded a contract to Bruker UK Ltd for the provision of fully motorised micro-FTIR instruments under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP). The contract involves the supply and installation of 3 micro-FTIRs to carry out analysis on microplastics particles for marine pollution research in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The contract, valued at £500,000, was signed on 14th October 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in developing and providing advanced analytical instruments for environmental analysis, particularly in the field of marine litter research, would be well-suited to compete. The tender aims to support the Ocean Country Partnership Programme by enhancing the capability to detect and characterise microplastics, contributing to sustainable seafood production and marine ecosystem health.

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Notice Title

CEFAS23-127 Contract for provision of micro-FTIR instruments for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

Notice Description

Provision of fully motorised micro-FTIRs in order to carry out analysis on microplastics particles under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) is one of a series of projects funded through the Blue Planet Fund., The OCPP will develop Technical Assistance partnerships with a selection of ODA eligible partner countries.

The OCPP will incorporate and expand on the UK's existing programming and partnership work, for example the Commonwealth Litter Programme (CLiP) to continue transformative work on marine litter, as well as bringing in activities to tackle other forms of marine pollution, biodiversity, and sustainable seafood challenges.

Through addressing the above marine challenges, the OCPP hopes to ensure seafood produced and distributed in ways which support healthy ecosystems, do not overexploit marine stocks, provide sustainable inclusive and equitable livelihoods and enhance resilience to climate and socioeconomic shocks.

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 are 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 in Sri Lanka but is currently lacking the capability for particle characterisation for the smaller sized items (below 300 um 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.

As a result, the marine litter team at Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory have awarded a Contract to supply 3 fully motorised micro-FTIRs in order to carry out analysis on microplastics particles. The units will be housed in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and therefore the supplier will provide in-person installation and training. The main objective is the quantification and characterisation of particles on filters (extracted from sediment, biota and water samples) quickly, efficiently and accurately.

Cefas may require further micro-FTIR units for other locations under this programme of work and this Contract will cover provision of additional units up to a total Contract value of PS500,000.

Renewal: One further period of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fc00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034122-2023
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)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Holly Power
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.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

BRUKER

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