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title: "CEFAS25-135 Benchtop carbon analyser."
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# CEFAS25-135 Benchtop carbon analyser.

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-067eefb9-a020-4d69-99b8-c51420ea91c1

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## Summary

CEFAS has completed the procurement process for a Benchtop carbon analyser, awarding the contract to Elementar UK Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of Gas-analysis apparatus and was conducted through a selective method based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was intended to provide a benchtop carbon analyser with various specifications and technical requirements. The contract period runs from 30th January 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the contractual value awarded at £67,352.77 GBP. CEFAS, located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, managed the procurement, with the planned activities now at the award stage, having been finalised on 2nd February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given CEFAS's emphasis on the suitability for such organisations. Companies specialising in scientific instruments, particularly those with expertise in providing gas-analysis apparatus, would find this tender ripe for competition. The detailed technical requirements, such as compatibility with existing equipment and the focus on environmental considerations, indicate opportunities for businesses offering innovative, efficient, and environmentally sustainable solutions. Furthermore, the procurement's focus on compatibility and support services positions companies well-versed in installation, software integration, and maintenance to compete effectively.

## Notice

1. Technical Requirement 1.1 The instrument must include an autosampler for automated sample handling. 1.2 Suppliers will provide evidence of the instrument's performance range, ideally using marine sediment samples to demonstrate suitability. 1.3 The analysis process will be efficient and cost-effective; please include supporting evidence of throughput and operational costs. 1.4 The instrument will be compatible with other equipment, such as an Isotopic Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS), where possible. 1.5 The instrument must be capable of performing Total Inorganic Carbon (TIC), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), and Residual Oxidisable Carbon (ROC) analyses as a minimum. 1.6 The instrument's maximum dimensions must not exceed 800 mm (W) x 600 mm (D) x 1200 mm (H). 1.7 The instrument's maximum weight must not exceed 85 kg. 1.8 Suppliers must state all gases required for operation, such as nitrogen, oxygen, or synthetic air. There should be no requirement for helium gas. 1.9 The instrument should be supplied with reusable crucibles. 2. Environmental Considerations 2.1 Unit will have a low power consumption. 2.2 Unit will be designed for reuse/remanufacture and of regenerative nature to eliminate waste where possible. 2.3 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. 2.4 Consideration of life cycle assessment for the equipment. 3. Hardware, Software, PC, Licenses, operating systems 3.1 The instrument software must be fully compatible with Windows 11. 4. Compatibility with existing hardware/software/equipment 4.1 The instrument will be compatible with the existing Windows 11 PC and Sartorius balance software. 5. Installation 5.1 The supplier must install the instrument and provide all necessary training, which should be included in the total quoted cost. 6. Ease of maintenance 6.1 The bid submission must describe all user-maintainable aspects of the unit, including any limitations where no user-serviceable components are available. 7. Parts, Consumables and Updates 7.1 Crucibles must be reusable, and replacements should be easy to procure. 7.2 Spare parts should be readily available and straightforward to obtain. 7.3 All consumables must be easily accessible. 7.4 The supplier should provide software updates as required. 8. Warranties, Guarantees, Servicing 8.1 Warranties period will start from the point of acceptance of delivery and once the goods have been tested to ensure they are in working order. Cefas expect minimum warranty period of 12 months to be included in the purchase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f99f3cc-f2e4-4f2a-9a14-a0a6b70d1224 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,127 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,352 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELEMENTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f99f3cc-f2e4-4f2a-9a14-a0a6b70d1224

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f99f3cc-f2e4-4f2a-9a14-a0a6b70d1224
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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