--- title: "CEFAS21-138 ITT (OCPP) 2x micro-FTIRs for Belize" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-221601b4-15ed-4d05-8b04-dcadf3b01e16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-221601b4-15ed-4d05-8b04-dcadf3b01e16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221601b4-15ed-4d05-8b04-dcadf3b01e16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221601b4-15ed-4d05-8b04-dcadf3b01e16.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-12-20" --- # CEFAS21-138 ITT (OCPP) 2x micro-FTIRs for Belize Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-221601b4-15ed-4d05-8b04-dcadf3b01e16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-221601b4-15ed-4d05-8b04-dcadf3b01e16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221601b4-15ed-4d05-8b04-dcadf3b01e16.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking suppliers through an open tender for the provision of two fully motorised micro-FTIRs aimed at enhancing the investigation of microplastics in Belize. Titled "CEFAS21-138 ITT (OCPP)", this opportunity falls under the category of microscopes and has a contract value of £180,000. The tender period closes on 10 January 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 1 February 2022 and end on 31 January 2023. The delivery of the equipment will take place at the University of Belize and the Department for the Environment, underscoring the project’s environmental focus and international reach. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of scientific analytical equipment, particularly those with experience in environmental assessment technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible to a diverse range of suppliers. Companies that specialise in the production of laboratory equipment and those that demonstrate innovative approaches to microplastic analysis will be well-positioned to compete successfully. ## Notice There is a growing concern about the widespread occurrence and abundance of microplastics (particles below 5 mm in size) and their unknown environmental effects. To date, there is no widely accepted protocols for the extraction and detection of microplastics in environmental compartments (sediment, biota and water). Cefas has developed a fast screening method for microplastics in environmental compartments but is currently lacking the capability for particle characterisation for the smaller sized items (below 500 m in size). This capability is required for the accurate investigation in microplastic concentrations and composition that is essential to assess their behaviour in the environment and the risks for biota and human health related to exposure. Tight deadlines to deliver national and international projects is creating an urgent necessity to process samples quickly to cope with the high volume. However, gains in time-efficiency in the data acquisition have usually resulted in a reducing spatial resolution. Therefore, the ability to rapidly process whilst maintaining accuracy and spatial resolution is a critical requirement for this application. As a result, the marine litter team at Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory requires a 2x fully motorised micro-FTIR's in order to carry out analysis on microplastics particles. The units will be housed at the University of Belize and Department for the Environment (addresses below) and therefore will required to be delivered and installed in Belize. The main objective is the quantification and characterisation of extracted particles onto filters from sediment, biota and water samples quickly, efficiently and accurately. Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0ed5be-0357-4bcc-9087-1a2f4d9456c3 | | 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 | 20 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 20 Dec 2021 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0ed5be-0357-4bcc-9087-1a2f4d9456c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0ed5be-0357-4bcc-9087-1a2f4d9456c3 20th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/69565301017D9E7C3628 Please visit ## Notice URLs - http://www.cefas.co.uk - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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