--- title: "CEFAS24-67 RFQ for provision of Microscope & Peripherals to Sri Lanka under OCPP" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4951c907-e47d-4492-99b7-14a38dcba1fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4951c907-e47d-4492-99b7-14a38dcba1fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4951c907-e47d-4492-99b7-14a38dcba1fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4951c907-e47d-4492-99b7-14a38dcba1fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-06-05" --- # CEFAS24-67 RFQ for provision of Microscope & Peripherals to Sri Lanka under OCPP Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4951c907-e47d-4492-99b7-14a38dcba1fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4951c907-e47d-4492-99b7-14a38dcba1fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4951c907-e47d-4492-99b7-14a38dcba1fe.json) ## Summary The tender titled "CEFAS24-67 RFQ for provision of Microscope & Peripherals to Sri Lanka under OCPP" is initiated by Cefas for the provision of a microscope and associated peripherals. The procurement stage is currently active with a value of £30,000 GBP under the main procurement category of goods. The deadline for tender submission is 7th June 2024, and the contract period is set from 21st June 2024 to 21st June 2027. The buying organisation, Cefas, is located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, and the industry category is laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory equipment industry to compete and potentially grow their businesses. Businesses offering microscope-related products and services, such as optical equipment suppliers and technology providers, are well-suited to participate in this open procedure tender below threshold. The inclusion of on-site installation requirements and training services provides additional opportunities for businesses specializing in technical support and training solutions to engage with Cefas for potential collaboration. ## Notice Cefas require provision of a microscope and associated peripherals. 1. A light Microscope chassis capable of adaptation and improvement beyond the basic model. Capability types such as dark field, phase contrast, polarization contrast, fluorescence, and DIC. 2. Electrical Configuration 120V, 60Hz, AC and work with appropriate type A, B or C plugs. 3. Ergonomic design features to help reduce fatigue, such as height adjustable focus knobs, symmetrical operation of focus knobs, height adjustable binocular tubes. 4. Long-life LED light source providing frequencies similar to daylight, and power saving functions where possible. 5. A suitable condenser system. 6. XY stage controls as standard. 7. A slide stage with space and handling for 2x (76x26 mm) microscope slides at a time. 8. 3 step focussing drive or similar. 9. Revolving 'nose piece' with space for 6 lenses ideally. 10. Lenses required are as follows: Plan FLOUR, 2x, 10x, 20x, and PLAN APO 40x, and 60X. 100x (Oil) is also required. If these requirements pose an issue for quotation, please contact us. 11. A training head attachment to allow for a second viewer. This must include all required prisms and stands. 12. A field-of-view illuminated user-controlled pointer system. 13. Mountable digital camera system that must be completely designed for and compatible with the provided microscope. All associated apparatus must be included, such as mounting tubes and splitters cables etc. 14. A computer system and monitor suitable for imaging and with a graphics card suitable for HD viewing. This mut be as far as possible future proofed so as not to become obsolete within a foreseeable 4-year time frame. This system will be running windows 10 or 11, with a compatible monitor of approximately 24''- 32'' or similar (as recommended). 15. Imaging software is to be included where appropriate and this must as far as possible future proofed so as not to become obsolete within a foreseeable 4-year time frame. The final setup must be fully functional once assembled, so please include all necessary parts and peripherals in your provision and quotation. On-site installation and training * Installation on-site is a requirement to tender. * Ideally a training package will be included, to be delivered to relevant in-country users. Suppliers should indicate the options available, whether through the use of a virtual platform or face-to-face in-country. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-67 under opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10fcb8c-0687-4f95-ab49-52d95f8d7f3d | | 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 | 5 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 5 Jun 2024 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10fcb8c-0687-4f95-ab49-52d95f8d7f3d - 20 May 2024 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de08440-4955-4881-aa3f-092a06f4bebb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10fcb8c-0687-4f95-ab49-52d95f8d7f3d 5th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de08440-4955-4881-aa3f-092a06f4bebb 20th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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