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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Alpha Ensembles"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Alpha Ensembles

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ec2c70c-3eb0-4784-bebb-e3c383bf25d6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Alpha Ensembles project is being conducted by Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science), an Executive Agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. This tender, designated as GB-Lowestoft, aims to secure the purchase of four Integrated 8-channel Alpha Spectrometers, within the industry category of laboratory equipment installation services. The tender is currently active and had a publication date of 21st May 2019, with the submission deadline set for 24th May 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2019 and conclude on 30th June 2019, centred in the East of England region of the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total estimated value of £500,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related services, particularly those capable of delivering integrated scientific instruments. Companies in the fields of engineering, environmental science, and technology, especially those with experience in government contracts, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can foster business growth, allowing successful bidders to expand their operations and build a lasting relationship with a prominent government agency.

## Notice

Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) the 'Authority', is an Executive Agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It is an applied science agency that primarily supports government decision making whilst extending its reach across the public sector, the EU and wider markets where possible in regard to marine and closely related environments. Cefas has the requirement to purchase 4 x Integrated 8-channel Alpha Spectrometers. For more information on this opportunity or to respond, please follow this link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R2KVF54XQA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da9f3cea-a322-4f39-896d-173d7270da37 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 21 May 2019 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da9f3cea-a322-4f39-896d-173d7270da37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da9f3cea-a322-4f39-896d-173d7270da37
  21st May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Alpha-Ensembles/R2KVF54XQA
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R2KVF54XQA

## Provenance

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