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title: "GB-Lowestoft: for a portable benchtop ATR-FTIR with laptop and polymer database"
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# GB-Lowestoft: for a portable benchtop ATR-FTIR with laptop and polymer database

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63e1438e-fb2d-48cf-bbe4-42921ddf8b39

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## Summary

The procurement process involved in this contract was conducted by Cefas, a multidisciplinary scientific research and consultancy centre based in Lowestoft, UK. They sought to acquire two portable benchtop ATR-FTIR systems along with a laptop and a polymer database, designated for use in laboratories located in Indonesia. This open tender, identified as BIP374255763, was active until 8th January 2019, and the award was published on 10th June 2019. The total contract value amounted to £24,098, with deliveries expected to be made to the East of England region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in scientific equipment manufacturing, particularly those involved in the supply of analytical instruments and database solutions suited for environmental monitoring. Businesses focused on environmental technology and those equipped to provide training and support related to microplastic analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could also support growth strategies for firms aiming to expand their footprint in governmental and international research sectors.

## Notice

Cefas is a multidisciplinary scientific research and consultancy centre, employing over 500 staff, delivering solutions to meet the diverse needs of public and private sector businesses and organisations active in marine, coastal, estuarine and freshwater environments. Cefas is planning to purchase two portable, bench top scale ATR- FT-IR with laptop and a polymer database to be used in two overseas laboratories located in Indonesia. The two scientific hubs will be setup to analyse and train locals in the monitoring of microplastics in different compartments (biota, sediment and surface waters). We will use the fluorescent rapid screening approach (Maes et al., 2017) but require an affordable and portable FT-IR to confirm results (QA/QC) and determine the polymer type. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7ST9Y22Q2D

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac5b16a1-5738-4781-a6fc-6d88f17b8da2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2019 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,098 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,098 |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48610000 - Database systems
- 48611000 - Database software package

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2019 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac5b16a1-5738-4781-a6fc-6d88f17b8da2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac5b16a1-5738-4781-a6fc-6d88f17b8da2
  10th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=374255763
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7ST9Y22Q2D

## Provenance

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