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title: "CEFAS22-112 Contract for compact bench top 96 well fluorometer and spectrophotometer"
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# CEFAS22-112 Contract for compact bench top 96 well fluorometer and spectrophotometer

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43b35306-af3f-4121-806d-aaaa51615c61

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## Summary

The contracting authority Cefas has recently awarded a contract for a compact bench top 96 well fluorometer and spectrophotometer under the CPV classification for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract, titled "CEFAS22-112 Contract for compact bench top 96 well fluorometer and spectrophotometer," has a total value of £17,985 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). The contract period is from 19th December 2022 to 31st March 2023, with a tender period ending on 6th December 2022. Delivery is expected before or during the week commencing 21st March 2023 at Cefas' location in Weymouth DT4 8UB.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry to provide the required compact bench top equipment to Cefas. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) would be particularly suited to compete due to the suitability for SMEs indicated in the procurement details. The contract value of £17,985 GBP provides a clear financial incentive, with the contract covering delivery, installation, training, servicing, and warranty aspects. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the technical specifications and delivery timelines outlined in the tender requirements to successfully bid for this contract.

## Notice

Cefas requires a compact bench top 96 well fluorometer which has the capability to also be used as a 96 well spectrophotometer. The system is required to be a reliable and highly accurate 96 well fluorometer and spectrophotometer that can quantify nucleic acids (both DNA and RNA) using these two methods. The system should have the following features: 1. be able to function not only as a 96 well fluorometer but also have the capability to act as a 96 well spectrophotometer when required. a. it must have the ability to measure UV absorbance at 260/280nm and at 260/230nm. 2. have very low crosstalk (7x or less) between wells for accurate quantification. This is vital because of the downstream processes it will be used for, namely quantification of libraries for both second and third generation sequencing technologies, which require very accurate amounts of DNA to be added to these systems. 3. be compatible with the Maxwell(r) RSC Instrument allowing quantification of nucleic acids extracted by this system. 4. be compact and suitable for bench top use. 5. have a fast read speed, ideally no more than 3-5 minutes. 6. have an integrated tablet PC along with a user-friendly intuitive software. 7. be compatible with standard UK power supply. 8. have the option for a comprehensive service agreement and preventative maintenance visits. Delivery and Installation Requirements: Please ensure that delivery lead times are contained within the proposal. It is important to Cefas that delivery is made before or during WC 21st March 2023 to ensure payment by end of the financial year. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, Cefas reserve the right to withdraw from the exercise or request additional documentation to be provided as evidence of ownership. The equipment is required to be delivered/installed to Cefas, Weymouth DT4 8UB for the attention of Rose Kerr. All pricing provided must be inclusive of delivery 'INCOTERM DDP' if item is being imported (please advise). Training: Introduction to the relevant staff after installation. Servicing and Warranty: Warranties will start from the point of acceptance of delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f0fe7a-d03a-4dbb-ac52-46b6979dba6b |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,985 |
| 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 | PROMEGA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2022 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f0fe7a-d03a-4dbb-ac52-46b6979dba6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f0fe7a-d03a-4dbb-ac52-46b6979dba6b
  20th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da29bce0-4dec-43d7-b85b-09f1bd531a3f
  CEFAS22-112 Cefas_Short_Form_Contract 2021_Redacted

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