--- title: "CEFAS20-27 - RFQ CLiP FTIR (Maldives)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51d0db12-9c2c-487a-86b0-f84cb939fde5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51d0db12-9c2c-487a-86b0-f84cb939fde5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51d0db12-9c2c-487a-86b0-f84cb939fde5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51d0db12-9c2c-487a-86b0-f84cb939fde5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-11-30" --- # CEFAS20-27 - RFQ CLiP FTIR (Maldives) Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51d0db12-9c2c-487a-86b0-f84cb939fde5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51d0db12-9c2c-487a-86b0-f84cb939fde5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51d0db12-9c2c-487a-86b0-f84cb939fde5.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "CEFAS20-27 - RFQ CLiP FTIR (Maldives)" to procure a single ATR-FTIR device. This requirement supports the Marine Litter team's project in the Maldives aimed at establishing a microplastic laboratory with the Maldives Marine Research Institute (MMRI). The procurement is currently in the tender stage, having an end date of 4th December 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £18,000 and falls under the goods category, specifically the CPV classification for microscopes and related installation services. The contract period is expected to run from 7th December 2020 to 31st March 2021. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental technology and laboratory equipment. Companies that can provide high-quality ATR-FTIR instruments, particularly those with experience in installations and training for such equipment in high humidity environments, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses that contribute to capacity building and support environmental monitoring initiatives may find this procurement particularly beneficial for growth and reputation enhancement. ## Notice Requirement: The Marine Litter team at Cefas require to purchase a single ATR- FTIR as part of the CLIP project in the Maldives. To ensure the delivery of the tasks listed for this project including, the creation of a microplastic laboratory for the Maldives Marine Research Institute (MMRI) in the Maldives, an affordable and portable ATR-FTIR is therefore required for the identification of plastics in environmental samples. Details: Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy is a useful technique for measuring the infrared spectra of solids and liquids as well as probing adsorption on particle surfaces. The ATR- FTIR will be used by MMRI during their microplastic monitoring programme for cross analysis and polymer identification for quality assessment and quality control purposes. Installation and training onsite by the supplier will contribute towards the capacity building for MMRI. The unit should be able to produce high-quality spectra even in a high humidity environment. DOWNLOAD THE TENDER PACKAGE: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/570836110175FEA26848 Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. 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(This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a985d64-493a-4d6b-9744-fe390c0368c2 | | 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 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | 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) - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes - 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment ## Release History - 30 Nov 2020 at 10:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a985d64-493a-4d6b-9744-fe390c0368c2 - 25 Nov 2020 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a985d64-493a-4d6b-9744-fe390c0368c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a985d64-493a-4d6b-9744-fe390c0368c2 30th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/570836110175FEA26848 Download the full tender pack: ## Notice URLs - http://www.cefas.co.uk - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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