--- title: "Provision of Bench Top Grinders for Processing of Environmental Samples" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3266ffec-00e0-409c-993d-59bc731abf82" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3266ffec-00e0-409c-993d-59bc731abf82" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3266ffec-00e0-409c-993d-59bc731abf82.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3266ffec-00e0-409c-993d-59bc731abf82.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND" published: "2019-10-30" --- # Provision of Bench Top Grinders for Processing of Environmental Samples Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3266ffec-00e0-409c-993d-59bc731abf82 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3266ffec-00e0-409c-993d-59bc731abf82) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3266ffec-00e0-409c-993d-59bc731abf82.json) ## Summary Public Health England is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of bench top grinders for processing environmental samples. This tender falls under the goods category and is part of an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below threshold. The tender was published on 25th October 2019, and the tender period will conclude on 8th November 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 15th November 2019 and run until 30th November 2020. The delivery addresses include locations across the United Kingdom and beyond. This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying laboratory equipment. Businesses with expertise in producing high-quality bench top grinders capable of processing a variety of materials—including solid and liquid samples—will find this tender to be a valuable opportunity for growth and partnership with a leading public health authority. The requirements highlight the need for innovative designs that facilitate ease of maintenance and sample preparation, allowing potential suppliers to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. ## Notice Public Health England (PHE) is seeking to procure Bench Top Grinders for Processing of Environmental Samples for its Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE). The Radiochemistry Group (RG) at CRCE Radiation Hazards and Emergencies Department (RHED) is PHE's lead group in the radioanalysis of environmental samples (foodstuffs, waters, air and other environmental indicator matrices). It undertakes a range of tasks, principally maintaining an effective emergency response capability to provide front line analysis of samples arising from a radiation contamination incident or accident. The current equipment and methodology no longer support the requirements due to increasing sample sizes and cross contamination concerns. The motorised bench top grinders must be able to mix and homogenize dry and wet solids (such as soils, sediments, concrete), powders, suspension and pastes even with high viscosity and cover a range of environmental samples (soils and sediments, foodstuffs, waters, and other environmental indicator matrices) and industrial materials (concrete, stone, clinker etc). The grinders must be bench top units and must: - be able to support reproducible sample preparation of analytical fineness. - Be designed to ensure all sample is processed - Have easily interchangeable mortars and pestles, with an option of types of grinding tools including stainless steel, hardened steel and hard porcelain M - be easy to clean and undertake basic maintenance in-house. - Have enclosed, dust-tight, grinding chamber during operation - Have controllable speed and pressure settings - Operate of a single phase, 240V power supply , preferably though a standard 13A socket. - Have a grinding capacity of at least 500 mL , with an ability to hold samples of greater than 150 mL - Produce a final product of ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a37baa-d9ca-484a-bbe9-7a782ae3aaf7 | | 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 | 30 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35322400 - Mortars ## Release History - 30 Oct 2019 at 13:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a37baa-d9ca-484a-bbe9-7a782ae3aaf7 - 25 Oct 2019 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a37baa-d9ca-484a-bbe9-7a782ae3aaf7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a37baa-d9ca-484a-bbe9-7a782ae3aaf7 30th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england Information about our organisation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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