--- title: "CEFAS24-23 RFQ for Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) equipment for OCPP" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55b56706-7a79-4904-8766-6c0c9747737e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55b56706-7a79-4904-8766-6c0c9747737e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55b56706-7a79-4904-8766-6c0c9747737e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55b56706-7a79-4904-8766-6c0c9747737e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-01-09" --- # CEFAS24-23 RFQ for Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) equipment for OCPP Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55b56706-7a79-4904-8766-6c0c9747737e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55b56706-7a79-4904-8766-6c0c9747737e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55b56706-7a79-4904-8766-6c0c9747737e.json) ## Summary The Cefas organization has initiated a tender process with the title "CEFAS24-23 RFQ for Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) equipment for OCPP" in the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for January 30, 2024. The contract period spans from February 20, 2024, to March 31, 2025. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses to provide UPS units intrinsically safe for laboratory environments, with a contract value of up to £60,000. This procurement process led by Cefas aims to support marine pollution initiatives and sustainable seafood practices through the provision of essential laboratory equipment. Businesses specializing in the supply and maintenance of UPS units compatible with specific electrical configurations and safety requirements are well-suited to compete in this tender. The tender period ending on January 30 presents a deadline for interested suppliers to submit proposals, with potential for further contract opportunities beyond the current requirement. ## Notice The OCPP was announced in 2021 as a key bilateral aid programme under the PS500m Blue Planet Fund. The OCPP is a UK Government-led programme delivered under the Blue Planet Fund. Through this programme, Cefas, in partnership with JNCC and MMO, provide technical assistance to support countries in tackling marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices, and establish designated, well-managed and enforced Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). OCPP objectives are to support countries to tackle marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices and establish designated, well-managed and enforced MPAs. From 2021-26, Cefas will lead delivery of the Marine Pollution and Sustainable Seafood themes of OCPP, working in partnership with experts from the Joint nature Conservancy Council (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). This work includes the provision of equipment for the set up of a laboratory in Belize as part of the improvement of scientific capacity in the field of Histology. Requirement: Cefas require provision of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) unit to the following specification: 1. This must be intrinsically safe for the laboratory environment. 2. Electrical Configuration 120V, 60Hz, AC and work with appropriate type A, B or C plugs. 3. Multiple outlets for attaching equipment. 4. Designed to smooth out harsh electrical conditions that come from, dips in power, sudden power loss and the surges that occur when power is restored to the grid. 5. Ideally the unit will be maintainable, so that at the end of its battery life the battery can be replaced. This is an environmental consideration. Cefas expect the unit cost for 1 UPS to be in the region of PS3000. Cefas currently require provision of 1 unit but may require further UPS units for other locations under this programme of work and this Contract will cover provision of additional units up to a total Contract value of PS60,000. Please note that any purchase beyond the current requirement is not guaranteed. To view this opportunity please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found searching 'CEFAS24-23 RFQ for Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) equipment for OCPP' via the find opportunities function. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b8e8bd-d10d-4e1a-9403-65f49c39514b | | 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 | 9 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 - 9 Jan 2024 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b8e8bd-d10d-4e1a-9403-65f49c39514b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b8e8bd-d10d-4e1a-9403-65f49c39514b 9th January 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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