--- title: "CEFAS22-53 Invitation to Tender for provision of a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b5ffc6d-a5e0-4b99-9580-a8c5bc559e5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b5ffc6d-a5e0-4b99-9580-a8c5bc559e5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b5ffc6d-a5e0-4b99-9580-a8c5bc559e5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b5ffc6d-a5e0-4b99-9580-a8c5bc559e5f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-10-12" --- # CEFAS22-53 Invitation to Tender for provision of a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b5ffc6d-a5e0-4b99-9580-a8c5bc559e5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b5ffc6d-a5e0-4b99-9580-a8c5bc559e5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b5ffc6d-a5e0-4b99-9580-a8c5bc559e5f.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal, acting on behalf of Cefas, has issued a tender titled "CEFAS22-53 Invitation to Tender for provision of a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system" within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on November 11, 2022, and a contract period running from December 7, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The tender value is £150,000 GBP, with delivery anticipated by or during WC 20 March 2023. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory and optical equipment to bid for the provision of a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system to Cefas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering a chance for growth and collaboration in this procurement process. The system requirements focus on advanced imaging capabilities, software features, and delivery before the specified deadline to facilitate payment by the end of the financial year 2022-23. ## Notice The Marine Litter Team at Cefas require a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system to maintain and enhance Cefas' capability for the fast screening of microplastics in environmental samples down to at least 20 m. The proposed system will include an integrated particle characterisation process including size of the particles as well as polymer type by comparison to a built-in library database. Chemical Imaging and spectral analysis system requirements: - have a small footprint as laboratory space is limited. The unit should have a maximum footprint of (W x H x D) of 1000 x 500 x 650 (mm) - be based on Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) combined with scanning optics - be highly automated - not require cooling liquids such as liquid nitrogen, to reduce operating costs - able to image large samples (e.g., 25 mm filters) as well as focusing on specific zones/particles of interest - be able to operate in reflectance and attenuated total reflectance (ATR) mode and should be able to automatically switch between the two modes - support samples on filters applications (e.g., gold, silver or other types of filters) of at least 25 mm diameters - be able to analyse particles down to at least 20 m in size - be provided with a PC with Windows 10 as a minimum and operating software including a full polymer library - include all other related key components such as nitrogen or air compressors Software requirements: - offer software with a fast and easy method creation - include additional features including spectra post-processing options - include search libraries for reliable compound identification with the option of creating in-house libraries - allow for easy exports of data (e.g., MS Excel format) including analytical spectra and library matches It is important to Cefas that delivery is made before or during WC 20 March 2023 to ensure payment by end of FY22-23. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, please refrain from bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdbd7c5-658d-4de4-8ec3-d33f0bb84ffa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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) - 38433000 - Spectrometers ## Release History - 12 Oct 2022 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdbd7c5-658d-4de4-8ec3-d33f0bb84ffa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdbd7c5-658d-4de4-8ec3-d33f0bb84ffa 12th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/886911010183C6B243A7 Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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