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title: "CEFAS21-49 RFQ Knifemaker"
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# CEFAS21-49 RFQ Knifemaker

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67c3b0b9-5b69-48c9-aae2-9560d13502d3

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is procuring goods for the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically under the tender titled "CEFAS21-49 RFQ Knifemaker." This open procurement process aims to provide equipment suitable for bio-science applications in electron microscopy. The tender period concluded on 12th March 2021, and an award was made on 18th March 2021, with the contract effective from 22nd March 2021 until 31st March 2021. The total contract value is £8,900, and is available for delivery in various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific and laboratory equipment sector to expand their business by supplying specialised equipment. Companies with expertise in precision manufacturing or those providing bio-science instruments would find this procurement particularly relevant, as they can offer innovative solutions to meet the specified requirements for the electron microscopy application. Engaging with public sector contracts such as this can help establish a solid reputation and open pathways to future opportunities.

## Notice

The equipment must be appropriate for bio-science applications in the field of electron microscopy. Features should include: - Easy and safe handling of the square as well as the finished knives. - Mechanical construction to achieve a balanced break. - Vibrations free casting. - Should be delivered ready to score and break the glass for every operation without any adjustment of micrometre drivers prior to each break. - Equipment should intrinsically allow for symmetrical breaking; this should be very precise with no backlash. - Breaking head should be via a clamping lever with defined clamping position. - Simplicity of score action of glass if possible, with and auto reset for the next score. - Breaking head which applies symmetrical force to both side of the glass. - Breaking wheel with scale. - High precision glass strip support. - Facility to rotate the glass square precisely to help ensure high quality knives. - Easy access of scoring pressure adjustment. - Fast learning curve - very easy to learn and use. - Any system to avoid accidental misalignment is preferred.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd550a4-ec30-4048-a4bc-90cc9385d9e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,900 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd550a4-ec30-4048-a4bc-90cc9385d9e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd550a4-ec30-4048-a4bc-90cc9385d9e3
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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