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title: "CEFAS24-09 Contract supply of microscope & peripherals DOE Belize OCPP (Cefas UT"
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# CEFAS24-09 Contract supply of microscope & peripherals DOE Belize OCPP (Cefas UT

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c4304e5-651d-4927-8890-cacc2ba1baa9

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## Summary

The award was granted to Belize Formulators Ltd. by Cefas for the supply of a microscope and peripherals as part of the OCPP programme under the Blue Planet Fund. The contract value is GBP 6,344, with a contract period from 28th February 2024 to 27th February 2027. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 31st January 2024. Cefas located in Lowestoft, GB, was the buying organisation in the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment supply to engage in projects aimed at supporting marine pollution prevention and sustainable seafood practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, catering to the environmental considerations and technical requirements outlined by the tender. Interested businesses can leverage this contract to contribute to the improvement of scientific capacity in Histology through the provision of necessary equipment to establish a laboratory in Belize.

## Notice

The OCPP was announced in 2021 as a key bilateral aid programme under the PS500m Blue Planet Fund. The OCPP is a UK Government-led programme delivered under the Blue Planet Fund. Through this programme, Cefas, in partnership with JNCC and MMO, provide technical assistance to support countries in tackling marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices, and establish designated, well-managed and enforced Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). OCPP objectives are to support countries to tackle marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices and establish designated, well-managed and enforced MPAs. From 2021-26, Cefas will lead delivery of the Marine Pollution and Sustainable Seafood themes of OCPP, working in partnership with experts from the Joint nature Conservancy Council (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). This work includes the provision of equipment for the set up of a laboratory in Belize as part of the improvement of scientific capacity in the field of Histology. Requirement: Cefas require provision of a microscope and associated peripherals. 1. A microscope system geared for bright field and phase microscopy, including suitable lenses for phase microscopy and bright field to enable examination of slide preparations and Gram stains. 2. Lenses for phase and bright field are required and should include suitable lenses at phase 4x 10x 20x x40 a range of BF lenses to include x100 oil. 3. A rotating lens turret of 6 -7 lenses is expected. 4. Suitable condenser for phase and BF work. 5. Stage for 1 slide. 6. A photo mount suitable for attaching basic imaging equipment without a laptop. Warranties/Guarantees/Servicing and Technical Support * A 12 month warranty as standard - please include detail of what is included. * Details of any additional options for warranty and/or servicing etc. Environmental Considerations * Unit should have a low power consumption. * Unit should be designed for reuse/recycle and of regenerative nature to eliminate waste where possible. * 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. * Consideration of whole life costing for use of the unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de20273c-94fc-4945-9f61-37e5b66d6929 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2024 - 27 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,344 |
| 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 | BELIZE FORMULATORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2024 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de20273c-94fc-4945-9f61-37e5b66d6929

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de20273c-94fc-4945-9f61-37e5b66d6929
  8th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/201b6411-4f2d-4314-8656-7bb4e848d1ab
  CEFAS24-09_Short_Form_Contract_final signed_Redacted

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