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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Planetary Mill"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Planetary Mill

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18c9fcfa-2cc8-49ad-bac0-3ce36452b040

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the purchasing organisation Cefas, which is based in Lowestoft, UK. They initiated an open tender for the acquisition of a Planetary Mill, essential for laboratory analyses. The tender period concluded on 22nd July 2019, with the contract running from 29th July to 5th August 2019. The total value of the contract was £35,000, and it falls within the industry category of laboratory services, specifically classified under CPV code 71900000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific equipment and laboratory services. Businesses with expertise in the provision of milling equipment meeting specific technical requirements, particularly those catering to the needs of research laboratories, would be well-placed to compete. The specifications highlight the necessity for high-quality materials that do not contaminate samples, opening avenues for innovative suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with stringent technical demands.

## Notice

The Planetary Mill is required to support the delivery of ongoing laboratory analyses. Tenderer's must be able to provide equipment that meets the technical specification described below and address the delivery, installation, warranty and training requirements. The Planetary Mill should be able to be bench situated. The Planetary Mill must have four (4) work-stations, each one capable of supporting two (2) 80ml grinding bowls (or similar) enabling eight (8) samples to be ground simultaneously if required. The work-stations should also be able to be used with our current 250ml grinding bowls and milling balls. The secure fastening of the grinding bowls into the planetary mill should be quick and avoid any undue strain to the hands, wrists and upper body. The material used for the grinding bowls and milling balls must not contain/be made from stainless steel which may contaminate potential metals samples, ideally, they should be made from zirconium oxide. To respond to this opportunity or to find out more, please follow the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AJFEH98V7N 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/54f0ef3a-9491-4bb5-9db1-aa47278e7608 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2019 - 5 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | GERHARDT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2020 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f0ef3a-9491-4bb5-9db1-aa47278e7608

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f0ef3a-9491-4bb5-9db1-aa47278e7608
  14th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=525746371
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AJFEH98V7N

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