--- title: "CEFAS22-112 RFQ for compact bench top 96 well fluorometer and spectrophotometer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88a4eed8-2740-46de-b13d-4cfa978f4b68" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88a4eed8-2740-46de-b13d-4cfa978f4b68" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88a4eed8-2740-46de-b13d-4cfa978f4b68.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88a4eed8-2740-46de-b13d-4cfa978f4b68.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2022-11-24" --- # CEFAS22-112 RFQ for compact bench top 96 well fluorometer and spectrophotometer Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88a4eed8-2740-46de-b13d-4cfa978f4b68 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88a4eed8-2740-46de-b13d-4cfa978f4b68) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88a4eed8-2740-46de-b13d-4cfa978f4b68.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Cefas involves the acquisition of a compact bench top 96 well fluorometer and spectrophotometer. This equipment must be highly accurate and reliable, suitable for quantifying nucleic acids using specific methods. The tender value is £15,000, with a minimum value of £12,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on December 6, 2022. The contract period starts on December 19, 2022, and ends on March 31, 2023. The delivery and installation location is Cefas, Weymouth DT4 8UB. The industry category for this procurement is Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement opportunity by Cefas for a bench top fluorometer and spectrophotometer presents growth opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract based on the suitability criteria. Businesses capable of delivering and installing laboratory equipment to Cefas in Weymouth DT4 8UB within the specified timeframe would find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement aims to acquire essential equipment that meets specific performance requirements to support Cefas's operations. ## Notice Cefas requires a compact bench top 96 well fluorometer which has the capability to also be used as a 96 well spectrophotometer. The system is required to be a reliable and highly accurate 96 well fluorometer and spectrophotometer that can quantify nucleic acids (both DNA and RNA) using these two methods. The system should have the following features: 1. be able to function not only as a 96 well fluorometer but also have the capability to act as a 96 well spectrophotometer when required. a. it must have the ability to measure UV absorbance at 260/280nm and at 260/230nm. 2. have very low crosstalk (7x or less) between wells for accurate quantification. This is vital because of the downstream processes it will be used for, namely quantification of libraries for both second and third generation sequencing technologies, which require very accurate amounts of DNA to be added to these systems. 3. be compatible with the Maxwell(r) RSC Instrument allowing quantification of nucleic acids extracted by this system. 4. be compact and suitable for bench top use. 5. have a fast read speed, ideally no more than 3-5 minutes. 6. have an integrated tablet PC along with a user-friendly intuitive software. 7. be compatible with standard UK power supply. 8. have the option for a comprehensive service agreement and preventative maintenance visits. Delivery and Installation Requirements: Please ensure that delivery lead times are contained within the proposal. It is important to Cefas that delivery is made before or during WC 21st March 2023 to ensure payment by end of the financial year. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, Cefas reserve the right to withdraw from the exercise or request additional documentation to be provided as evidence of ownership. The equipment is required to be delivered/installed to Cefas, Weymouth DT4 8UB for the attention of Rose Kerr. All pricing provided must be inclusive of delivery 'INCOTERM DDP' if item is being imported (please advise). Training: Introduction to the relevant staff after installation. Servicing and Warranty: Warranties will start from the point of acceptance of delivery. To view this opportunity please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found by searching 'C5268 CEFAS22-112 RFQ for compact bench top 96 well fluorometer and spectrophotometer' via the Find Opportunities function. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27520b38-8048-410d-91b7-f5fa918723ae | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38433000 - Spectrometers ## Release History - 24 Nov 2022 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27520b38-8048-410d-91b7-f5fa918723ae - 22 Nov 2022 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3170f1f-a42a-4232-900b-2a098d7c3ec3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27520b38-8048-410d-91b7-f5fa918723ae 24th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3170f1f-a42a-4232-900b-2a098d7c3ec3 22nd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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