--- title: "CEFAS21-147 RFQ for cryogenic mill" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13e2eeb1-2dfe-4a94-b0f8-7c54e388414c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13e2eeb1-2dfe-4a94-b0f8-7c54e388414c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13e2eeb1-2dfe-4a94-b0f8-7c54e388414c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13e2eeb1-2dfe-4a94-b0f8-7c54e388414c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-01-18" --- # CEFAS21-147 RFQ for cryogenic mill Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13e2eeb1-2dfe-4a94-b0f8-7c54e388414c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13e2eeb1-2dfe-4a94-b0f8-7c54e388414c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13e2eeb1-2dfe-4a94-b0f8-7c54e388414c.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently facilitating a procurement process for a cryogenic mill, titled "CEFAS21-147 RFQ for cryogenic mill", aimed at supporting trace metals analysis in the laboratory at Cefas in Lowestoft, England. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory equipment, specifically focusing on goods amounting to £20,000, with an open procurement method. The tender period is set to close on 26 January 2022, with delivery and installation of the equipment required by the week commencing 21 March 2022, ensuring payment by the financial year-end. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in manufacturing or supplying laboratory and precision equipment. Companies that can provide high-quality laboratory instruments, particularly those with experience in cryogenic technology, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is designed with their capabilities in mind, which may enhance their growth and expand their market presence within the public sector. ## Notice The Analytical Chemistry laboratory at Cefas Lowestoft has a requirement for one cryogenic mill to support trace metals analysis for a wide range of key government monitoring programmes. The system will be capable to cryogenically grind up to 20 ml of sediment/sand and/or plastic pellet samples in preparation for chemical analysis. Requirement: 1. One (1) cryogenic mill 2. One (1) set of consumables to support the use of cryogenic mill 3. Costed as an option: One (1) closed liquid nitrogen system, including safe, continuous feeding system to cryogenic mill. The following features are required: - Grinding to a final fineness of ca 100um or below - 1 x feed of ca 20ml - Minimum feed size of 5mm - No interference with trace metals analysis of samples (i.e. Al, Fe, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, etc...) - Safe operation with minimal risks to liquid nitrogen handling - Low consumption of liquid nitrogen - Programmable grinding cycles that can be tailored for samples - If proposed, closed liquid nitrogen system to allow the grinding of ca 10-20 samples before Dewar refill. Please provide shelf life of the vessel. Equipment must be provided along with all additional items, fixtures and fittings required to make the equipment fully operational for the purposes it is required, taking into consideration: - All equipment will be supplied as new from high quality respected manufacturers and suppliers - Can meet the specification guaranteed to satisfy the requirements detailed in Schedule 1 - All equipment must be designed to operate in the conditions under which it will be used - Please provide pre-installation site requirements. Delivery and Installation Requirements: It is important to Cefas that delivery is made before or during WC 21st March 2022 to ensure payment by end of FY. The equipment is required to be delivered/installed to Cefas Lowestoft, NR33 0HT All pricing provided must be inclusive of delivery 'INCOTERM DDP' if item is being imported. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5274b57a-7291-483d-bab4-7d54243c8475 | | 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 | 18 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | 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 - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38432000 - Analysis apparatus ## Release History - 18 Jan 2022 at 09:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5274b57a-7291-483d-bab4-7d54243c8475 - 12 Jan 2022 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5274b57a-7291-483d-bab4-7d54243c8475 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5274b57a-7291-483d-bab4-7d54243c8475 18th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/23567514017E4EA00667 Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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