--- title: "CEFAS24-09 RFQ provision of microscope & peripherals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-065e0e43-d93e-4ad2-9517-b11d894c665f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-065e0e43-d93e-4ad2-9517-b11d894c665f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-065e0e43-d93e-4ad2-9517-b11d894c665f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-065e0e43-d93e-4ad2-9517-b11d894c665f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-01-11" --- # CEFAS24-09 RFQ provision of microscope & peripherals Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-065e0e43-d93e-4ad2-9517-b11d894c665f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-065e0e43-d93e-4ad2-9517-b11d894c665f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-065e0e43-d93e-4ad2-9517-b11d894c665f.json) ## Summary The UK Government-led programme, the Ocean Conservation and Pollution Programme (OCPP), is currently seeking suppliers to provide a microscope and associated peripherals for a laboratory in Belize to enhance scientific capacity in Histology. The buying organisation, CEFAS, in collaboration with other agencies, is leading this initiative under the Blue Planet Fund and aims to address marine pollution, promote sustainable seafood practices, and establish well-managed Marine Protected Areas. The tender, titled "CEFAS24-09 RFQ provision of microscope & peripherals," falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The deadline for submissions is 31st January 2024, while the contract period is set to begin on 20th February 2024. This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and environmentally-friendly solutions to engage with a significant environmental conservation project. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender with a total value of £22,000 GBP. The emphasis on low power consumption and recyclability aligns with sustainable business practices, making it suitable for businesses focused on ecological responsibility and innovation in the field of laboratory equipment supply. Detailed information and bid submission guidelines can be found in the Bidder Pack on the DEFRA website. ## Notice The OCPP was announced in 2021 as a key bilateral aid programme under the PS500m Blue Planet Fund. The OCPP is a UK Government-led programme delivered under the Blue Planet Fund. Through this programme, Cefas, in partnership with JNCC and MMO, provide technical assistance to support countries in tackling marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices, and establish designated, well-managed and enforced Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). OCPP objectives are to support countries to tackle marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices and establish designated, well-managed and enforced MPAs. From 2021-26, Cefas will lead delivery of the Marine Pollution and Sustainable Seafood themes of OCPP, working in partnership with experts from the Joint nature Conservancy Council (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). This work includes the provision of equipment for the set up of a laboratory in Belize as part of the improvement of scientific capacity in the field of Histology. Requirement: Cefas require provision of a microscope and associated peripherals. 1. A microscope system geared for bright field and phase microscopy, including suitable lenses for phase microscopy and bright field to enable examination of slide preparations and Gram stains. 2. Lenses for phase and bright field are required and should include suitable lenses at phase 4x 10x 20x x40 a range of BF lenses to include x100 oil. 3. A rotating lens turret of 6 -7 lenses is expected. 4. Suitable condenser for phase and BF work. 5. Stage for 1 slide. 6. A photo mount suitable for attaching basic imaging equipment without a laptop. Warranties/Guarantees/Servicing and Technical Support * A 12 month warranty as standard - please include detail of what is included. * Details of any additional options for warranty and/or servicing etc. Environmental Considerations * Unit should have a low power consumption. * Unit should be designed for reuse/recycle and of regenerative nature to eliminate waste where possible. * Consideration of how packaging will be managed. Ideally at the time of installation the supplier will remove packaging and dispose of by ethical and environmentally friendly methods. Where possible packaging is to be re-used or recycled. * Consideration of whole life costing for use of the unit. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-09 under opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80a58cd-5002-41c5-a68d-b1297480e1bc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2024 - 20 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CEFAS | | 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 - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 11 Jan 2024 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80a58cd-5002-41c5-a68d-b1297480e1bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80a58cd-5002-41c5-a68d-b1297480e1bc 11th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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