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title: "GB-Lowestoft: for a portable benchtop ATR-FTIR with laptop and polymer database"
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# GB-Lowestoft: for a portable benchtop ATR-FTIR with laptop and polymer database

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47ffcf03-8814-4043-957d-bf1e875953b9

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Cefas, a multidisciplinary scientific research and consultancy centre based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. They are seeking to purchase two portable benchtop ATR-FTIR devices along with a laptop and a polymer database, aimed at enhancing microplastics monitoring in overseas laboratories in Indonesia. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 7th January 2019. The total value of the tender is estimated at £25,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, classified under goods within the database systems industry category.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in scientific equipment manufacturing and environmental monitoring technologies. Companies specialising in portable analytical instruments, particularly those with a focus on portable spectroscopy or similar technologies, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The successful provision of these devices could contribute to the growth of firms able to meet Cefas's specifications and improve environmental efforts in microplastics analysis.

## Notice

Cefas is a multidisciplinary scientific research and consultancy centre, employing over 500 staff, delivering solutions to meet the diverse needs of public and private sector businesses and organisations active in marine, coastal, estuarine and freshwater environments. Cefas is planning to purchase two portable, bench top scale ATR- FT-IR with laptop and a polymer database to be used in two overseas laboratories located in Indonesia. The two scientific hubs will be setup to analyse and train locals in the monitoring of microplastics in different compartments (biota, sediment and surface waters). We will use the fluorescent rapid screening approach (Maes et al., 2017) but require an affordable and portable FT-IR to confirm results (QA/QC) and determine the polymer type. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7ST9Y22Q2D

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab722a4a-ce54-41ba-a996-3dd445b3d2d1 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2019 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48610000 - Database systems
- 48611000 - Database software package

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2018 at 19:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab722a4a-ce54-41ba-a996-3dd445b3d2d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab722a4a-ce54-41ba-a996-3dd445b3d2d1
  18th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-for-a-portable-benchtop-ATR-FTIR-with-laptop-and-polymer-database/7ST9Y22Q2D
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7ST9Y22Q2D

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