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title: "CEFAS21-01 RFQ- Laboratory Environment Temperature Monitoring Devices"
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# CEFAS21-01 RFQ- Laboratory Environment Temperature Monitoring Devices

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-841c3837-ed0a-4808-b944-c7b84ab90a12

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is for "CEFAS21-01 RFQ- Laboratory Environment Temperature Monitoring Devices", aimed at delivering approximately 113 units for laboratory temperature monitoring. This process falls under the category of monitoring and control services within the United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is at the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 28 January 2022 and conclude on 28 January 2025. The contract value stands at £70,140, and the procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period having ended on 1 February 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and monitoring solutions, particularly those that provide temperature monitoring devices with the required specifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement actively supports their participation. Businesses that can supply solutions compliant with ISO9001 and ISO17025 standards, including those capable of data logging and calibration services, would have a competitive edge in fulfilling the requirements of this contract.

## Notice

1. Approximately 113 units required for temperature monitoring and compliance suitable for a laboratory environment to monitor temperatures over wide working ranges as depicted below: Working Temperature range: Fridges x28 1degC-10degC generally +/- 0.1-10degC (Lowestoft) 4degC +/- 4degC (Weymouth) Freezers (-40oC) x25 -40oC generally +/- 5degC (Weymouth) Incubators (including temperature profiling requirements) x33 15-37oC generally +/- 1degC to +/- 2degC tolerance range for individual incubators Ovens x 1 Max Temperature range: 105oC +/- 10degC (for normal drying ovens - not muffle furnaces) Minus (-80degC) Freezers x19 Min Temperature range -80degC+/- 8degC Rooms (ambient) x7 20degC +/- 5degC generally 2. To be able to electronically record this information to comply with our quality standards including ISO9001, ISO17025 and GLP. 3. All items need to be traceable to a reference thermometer either directly or other process. 4. The solution would need to operate within all temperature parameters as stated above in section 1 and include stated uncertainty and offset within range. 5. Full working instructions to be included and consideration of service and maintenance requirements. 6. Requirement to be able to carry out temperature profiling with adjustable time setting for readings and to work over specific ranges for different pieces of equipment. 7. Must have Data logger resolution of 0.02degC, must be accurate to

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be55ac46-2ea7-45ea-9859-2eddcc73b23f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2022 - 28 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,140 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENDERSON BIOMEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be55ac46-2ea7-45ea-9859-2eddcc73b23f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be55ac46-2ea7-45ea-9859-2eddcc73b23f
  13th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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