--- title: "Request for Quotation for the provision of a portable high precision salinometer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57f04d92-ab67-4a2e-a0b0-ea96c6b43151" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57f04d92-ab67-4a2e-a0b0-ea96c6b43151" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57f04d92-ab67-4a2e-a0b0-ea96c6b43151.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57f04d92-ab67-4a2e-a0b0-ea96c6b43151.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2018-06-04" --- # Request for Quotation for the provision of a portable high precision salinometer Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57f04d92-ab67-4a2e-a0b0-ea96c6b43151 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57f04d92-ab67-4a2e-a0b0-ea96c6b43151) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57f04d92-ab67-4a2e-a0b0-ea96c6b43151.json) ## Summary The DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS is currently conducting a tender for the provision of a portable high precision salinometer, classified under the laboratory and precision equipment industry. The tender, identified as 18OPE/01, is taking place in Lowestoft, England, with a tender period that closes on 7 June 2018. The estimated contract value is between £25,000 and £40,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2018 and conclude by 31 July 2018. This procurement is being carried out through an open procedure, which facilitates broad participation from interested suppliers. This opportunity could significantly benefit businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that manufacture or supply precision measuring devices. Companies that can provide innovative solutions meeting the specified requirements, such as portable salinometers capable of operating within the environmental conditions of North and Irish Seas, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a great chance for emerging businesses looking to expand their operations within the governmental procurement sector. ## Notice The Nutrient Technical Area at the CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory has a requirement for one portable high precision salinometer to support salinity analysis for a wide range of key government monitoring programmes. Requirement: One salinometer able to: * measure salinity in the range of 2 to 42 with an accuracy of +- 0.003 * operate at a stable room temperate of 18 to 21degC * suitably portable to deal with being transported to and from a research vessel * able to cope with the environmental conditions of working in the North and Irish Sea * sample through put of 90 samples in a typical working day Information in relation to warranty must also be included. FOR FULL DETAILS AND TO APPLY GO TO https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B4U9X8EMFG ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d713b6-1e7d-4755-bfe0-4bf004d1776d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | 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 | 4 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | 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 - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 30236200 - Data-processing equipment - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2018 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d713b6-1e7d-4755-bfe0-4bf004d1776d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d713b6-1e7d-4755-bfe0-4bf004d1776d 4th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b70819b-6cf1-4e0c-aad3-60bfb2988822 Requirement description - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9201c329-5d49-41a7-99c2-acd127db73c8 Cefas Terms ## Notice URLs - http://www.cefas.co.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B4U9X8EMFG ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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