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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Request for Quotation for a high pressure microwave digestion system"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Request for Quotation for a high pressure microwave digestion system

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13c0f460-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) is conducting an open tender for a high pressure microwave digestion system to support trace metals analysis at their Lowestoft laboratory. This procurement falls under the industry category of installation services for laboratory equipment, with a contract value between £10,000 and £25,000. The tender is part of an active process, having been published on 23rd August 2016, and the tender period concluded on 22nd September 2016. The contract is expected to commence on 26th September 2016 and run until 16th December 2016, with delivery required to the East of England region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment installation and related services. Companies capable of providing high-quality laboratory equipment and meeting strict regulatory standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enable successful bidders to establish a valuable relationship with a government agency, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

The Chemistry Function at the Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory has a requirement for one high pressure digestion microwave to support trace metals analysis for a wide range of key government monitoring programmes. The system will be capable of fully digesting a wide range of sample biota sample (fish, shellfish, mammals etc.) in order to produce a suitable solution for the analysis of trace metals by ICP. PLEASE READ FULL RFQ details are included in the Tenderbox Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/723a3650-4b1d-4ce8-bc48-ee9b8eab54d3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2016 - 16 Dec 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/723a3650-4b1d-4ce8-bc48-ee9b8eab54d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/723a3650-4b1d-4ce8-bc48-ee9b8eab54d3
  23rd August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Request-for-Quotation-for-a-high-pressure-microwave-digestion-system/885M5R59BV
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