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title: "CEFAS21-133 RFQ for Microwave for Acid Digestions"
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# CEFAS21-133 RFQ for Microwave for Acid Digestions

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7aa8f958-c62e-49e9-8f75-0ec7d20290dc

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## Summary

The procurement process has been initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the purchase of one high-pressure digestion microwave under the title "CEFAS21-133 RFQ for Microwave for Acid Digestions". This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically designed for trace metals analysis. The procurement method is an open procedure classified as below threshold, with the contract period starting from 19 January 2022 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The tender period ended on 12 January 2022, and the total contract value is £18,000. The delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that manufacture or supply high-pressure digestion systems suitable for trace metals analysis. Companies that can provide advanced technology with specific features outlined in the tender description, such as temperature control and safety mechanisms, would be well positioned to compete. As this procurement is targeted at goods and has a relatively low threshold, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise and capabilities should consider engaging in this process to expand their market presence.

## Notice

Detailed Description The Analytical Chemistry laboratory at Cefas Lowestoft 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 sediment samples using strong acids (including hydrofluoric acid), and Biota samples, for the analysis of trace metals by ICP. Requirement: One (1) High pressure microwave system for inorganic and organic samples including temperature control sensors and control system. One (1) full set of reaction vessels for acid digestion, vessel rack and turntable. Cefas require the microwave system to consist of the following: - A minimum of 1800 Watt dual magnetron - Internally coated with fluoropolymer (or equivalent) and corrosion resistant exhaust system. - Ability to save data immediately to create digestion report - Minimum 40 place rotor with vent and reseal technology, capable of high pressure (minimum 35 bar) and high temperature (180degC or more) with vessel volume of >50ml. - Full set of vessels and their ancillary parts. - Fixed-vessel shield to allow for easy removal of vessels - Temperature control and monitoring of vessels - Safety features such as power cut off in event of over-pressurization, auto-vent etc. - Control terminal that operates the microwave system. A statement with regards to costs of firmware/software updates throughout the lifetime of the equipment is required if applicable. - Ability to print each run (T/P trace) or transfer this as a data file.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2c861fd-2827-47cd-a8f0-c6189fc36f16 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | 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 | ANTON PAAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2c861fd-2827-47cd-a8f0-c6189fc36f16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2c861fd-2827-47cd-a8f0-c6189fc36f16
  20th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbae49a9-20bc-499e-b8fa-54a22e350c41
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## Notice URLs

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

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