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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Request for Quotation for the provision of a portable high precision salinometer"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Request for Quotation for the provision of a portable high precision salinometer

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d76b261-f71f-4e89-a3d5-0096d98ae1d0

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK, which is soliciting quotes for the provision of a portable high precision salinometer. This tender, titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Request for Quotation for the provision of a portable high precision salinometer," falls within the industry category of Electrical machinery and is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £31,350. The tender started on June 17, 2019, with a submission deadline of June 25, 2018, and the intended contract period is from July 1, 2018, to July 31, 2018.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses involved in the supply of scientific and precision instruments, as well as engineering-related services, given the specific requirements for the salinometer's capabilities and portability. Companies that can provide robust, high-quality equipment capable of operating in challenging environmental conditions, such as marine settings in the North and Irish Sea, would be well positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers with experience in government contracts or related sectors could find this an advantageous opportunity for growth.

## 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 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 FOR FURTHER DETAILS VISIT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B4U9X8EMFG

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22603b91-edba-4d31-b1c1-996f5ff58df5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,350 |
| 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 | OCEAN SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL LTD (OSIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2019 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22603b91-edba-4d31-b1c1-996f5ff58df5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22603b91-edba-4d31-b1c1-996f5ff58df5
  17th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=407123615
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B4U9X8EMFG

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