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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Request for Quotation for a high pressure microwave digestion system"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Request for Quotation for a high pressure microwave digestion system

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d869bf4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Cefas organisation is seeking suppliers for a high-pressure microwave digestion system to enhance trace metals analysis at their Lowestoft Laboratory in the East of England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically engineering-related scientific and technical services, with a contract value of £21,000. The tender was awarded to Analytix on 24th October 2016, and the contract period runs from 1st November 2016 to 31st December 2016. The tender itself concluded on 24th October 2016, before the contract award date.

This opportunity could be advantageous for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and engineering solutions, particularly those capable of providing high-quality digestion systems necessary for environmental monitoring projects. Companies that are experienced in supplying laboratory instruments or services related to trace metals analysis will find this procurement process aligns well with their offerings, allowing them to expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

The Chemistry Function at the Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory has a requirement for one high pressure digestion microwave to support trace metals analysis for a wide range of key government monitoring programmes. The system will be capable of fully digesting a wide range of sample biota sample (fish, shellfish, mammals etc.) in order to produce a suitable solution for the analysis of trace metals by ICP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fa489e-2b91-48af-b1dd-ef2b91d5f11c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANALYTIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fa489e-2b91-48af-b1dd-ef2b91d5f11c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fa489e-2b91-48af-b1dd-ef2b91d5f11c
  25th October 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=224380048
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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