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title: "CEFAS22-117 RFQ for a Microplate Reader"
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# CEFAS22-117 RFQ for a Microplate Reader

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26584ea6-0f05-46a6-869b-5750af83dff3

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Cefas for the purchase of a multi-mode microplate reader under the title "CEFAS22-117 RFQ for a Microplate Reader". The industry category is Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 12th December 2022, and a contract period starting on 26th December 2022 and ending on 26th December 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate. The location for the delivery of the equipment is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The estimated contract value is £40,000 in GBP, providing a potential avenue for growth for eligible suppliers.

## Notice

Cefas require a multi-mode microplate reader, ideally with full spectrum absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence to allow a range of research applications including ELISA, stopped-flow assays, protein quantification, biomarker assays, nucleic acid quantification etc. Minimum technical requirements: - Absorbance: wavelength to range 200 to 1000 nm with no need to purchase specific filters - Fluorescence: range 350-700 nm - Luminescence: range 350-600 nm - Incubation: temperature control ranging from ambient +4degC to 45degC - General performance: plate shaking, can read different plate formats (e.g. 6, 12, 24 and 96-well plates), possibility to read cuvettes - Software easy to use and allowing the plate reader to be controlled from a variety of devices (PC, laptop or tablet) - Dimensions: the equipment needs to be maximum 45cm depth (width) and maximum 100cm long

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1803176f-def1-4b60-99d4-9971ee553fb1 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Dec 2022 - 26 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2022 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1803176f-def1-4b60-99d4-9971ee553fb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1803176f-def1-4b60-99d4-9971ee553fb1
  28th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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