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title: "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS RFQ for the Provision of Service Contracts for Analytical Instrumentation"
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# GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS RFQ for the Provision of Service Contracts for Analytical Instrumentation

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52582990-4769-4843-bb1f-aeabd910894a

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## Summary

The Cefas, located in Lowestoft, is initiating a public tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS RFQ for the Provision of Service Contracts for Analytical Instrumentation". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for measuring instruments. The tender process, which is currently at the active stage of procurement, employs an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender period, which ends on 27th April 2017, and the contract period commencing on 1st May 2017 and concluding on 30th April 2019. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £25,000 to £50,000.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on analytical instrumentation services to grow their business. SMEs aligned with the required specifications and possessing expertise in managing service contracts for Agilent Technologies and Thermo Scientific instruments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance their market presence and foster potential long-term partnerships with Cefas.

## Notice

Cefas has a requirement to renew the service contract for our Agilent Technologies (LOT 1) and Thermo Scientific (LOT 2) analytical instruments located in our Lowestoft laboratory. PLEASE REGISTER AS A SUPPLIER TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL DETAILS OF THIS OPPORTUNITY at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=253613422 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8065f19e-08b1-4000-b5b4-5592dcf67cd3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2017 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8065f19e-08b1-4000-b5b4-5592dcf67cd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8065f19e-08b1-4000-b5b4-5592dcf67cd3
  21st April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-CEFAS-RFQ-for-the-Provision-of-Service-Contracts-for-Analytical-Instrumentation/2352CDBP3P
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=253613422

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