--- title: "CEFAS21-78 Liquid chromatography with High-Resolution accurate Mass Spectrometry System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02ce69bb-d322-4260-9fbb-d881d8b77731" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02ce69bb-d322-4260-9fbb-d881d8b77731" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02ce69bb-d322-4260-9fbb-d881d8b77731.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02ce69bb-d322-4260-9fbb-d881d8b77731.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-06-16" --- # CEFAS21-78 Liquid chromatography with High-Resolution accurate Mass Spectrometry System Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02ce69bb-d322-4260-9fbb-d881d8b77731 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02ce69bb-d322-4260-9fbb-d881d8b77731) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02ce69bb-d322-4260-9fbb-d881d8b77731.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "CEFAS21-78 Liquid chromatography with High-Resolution accurate Mass Spectrometry System" is currently in the planning stage, facilitated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in Lowestoft, England. This initiative aims to gather information from the market to define specifications for the intended tender opportunity, which will follow after the market research phase. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 14th July 2021, providing potential suppliers with a timeline to prepare for upcoming tender submission. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in scientific instruments or analytical equipment. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the mass spectrometry sector, as well as suppliers capable of innovative solutions in chromatography technology, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this process could enhance business growth through participation in future tenders, thereby establishing a foothold in the procurement landscape of analytical solutions. ## Notice The purpose of the RFI is to approach the market to obtained information to assess current solutions available with the view to developing a specification of requirements. It is the intention of Cefas that once market research has been completed, a further ITT (Tender) opportunity will be released for open competition. Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d128315-32e8-4b55-acd7-641a481b4bc7 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jul 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38433100 - Mass spectrometer ## Release History - 16 Jun 2021 at 14:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d128315-32e8-4b55-acd7-641a481b4bc7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d128315-32e8-4b55-acd7-641a481b4bc7 16th June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cefas.co.uk - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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