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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for a benchtop FTIR with microscope for microplastic analysis"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for a benchtop FTIR with microscope for microplastic analysis

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-790f3792-4fae-4929-b53f-b550f50f3f69

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## Summary

The Cefas organisation is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a benchtop FTIR with microscope aimed at microplastic analysis. This opportunity is classified under the laboratory services industry and is based in Lowestoft, UK. The tender was published on 19 June 2019, with a submission deadline set for 27 June 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, covering the delivery of goods required for laboratory services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and research laboratory services. Businesses equipped to provide installation services of laboratory equipment will find this an advantageous bid, considering Cefas's focus on environmental analysis. The competitive nature of this procurement may enable innovative companies to establish strong relationships within the public sector, thereby fostering further business growth in similar contracts.

## Notice

Request for Quotation for a benchtop FTIR with microscope for microplastic analysis. VISIT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/764B2R38CP FOR FULL DETAILS Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0237aecf-e8d1-41d1-bc81-a928c28402e3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2019 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0237aecf-e8d1-41d1-bc81-a928c28402e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0237aecf-e8d1-41d1-bc81-a928c28402e3
  19th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-RFQ-for-a-benchtop-FTIR-with-microscope-for-microplastic-analysis/764B2R38CP
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/764B2R38CP

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