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title: "CEFAS23-127 ITT for micro-FTIRs for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme"
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# CEFAS23-127 ITT for micro-FTIRs for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88eeed01-1913-4700-8c06-6533a429e179

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this procurement opportunity is Cefas, based in Lowestoft, UK. The title of the tender is "CEFAS23-127 ITT for micro-FTIRs for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme." The industry category is laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and installation services of laboratory equipment. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 13th October 2023. The contract period is planned to run from 7th November 2023 to 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of up to £500,000.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and installation of laboratory equipment to participate in the Ocean Country Partnership Programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this tender. Businesses targeting opportunities in the laboratory equipment sector, especially those with experience in delivering such solutions to international locations, are encouraged to engage with this procurement process. The open procedure nature of the procurement method provides a fair chance for qualified suppliers to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) is one of a series of projects funded through the Blue Planet Fund., The OCPP will develop Technical Assistance partnerships with a selection of ODA eligible partner countries. The OCPP will incorporate and expand on the UK's existing programming and partnership work, for example the Commonwealth Litter Programme (CLiP) to continue transformative work on marine litter, as well as bringing in activities to tackle other forms of marine pollution, biodiversity, and sustainable seafood challenges. Through addressing the above marine challenges, the OCPP hopes to ensure seafood produced and distributed in ways which support healthy ecosystems, do not overexploit marine stocks, provide sustainable inclusive and equitable livelihoods and enhance resilience to climate and socioeconomic shocks. There is a growing concern about the widespread occurrence and abundance of microplastics (particles below 5 mm in size) and their unknown environmental effects. To date, there are no widely accepted protocols for the extraction and detection of microplastics in environmental compartments (sediment, biota and water). Cefas has developed a fast screening method for microplastics in environmental compartments in Sri Lanka but is currently lacking the capability for particle characterisation for the smaller sized items (below 300 um in size). This capability is required for the accurate investigation in microplastic concentrations and composition that is essential to assess their behaviour in the environment and the risks for biota and human health related to exposure. As a result, the marine litter team at Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory currently require one fully motorised micro-FTIR in order to carry out analysis on microplastics particles. The unit will be housed at the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and therefore require delivery and installation in Sri Lanka. The main objective is the quantification and characterisation of particles on filters (extracted from sediment, biota and water samples) quickly, efficiently and accurately. The anticipated value for the purchase of the single current required unit is PS110,000 - PS120,000. Cefas may require further micro-FTIR units for other locations under this programme of work and this Contract will cover provision of additional units up to a total Contract value of PS500,000. Please note that any purchase beyond the current requirement of one unit is not guaranteed. 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 searching 'CEFAS23-127 ITT for micro-FTIRs for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme' via the find opportunities function.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd0e06c-45c3-4402-b59d-cbc6ba11ea6f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2023 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd0e06c-45c3-4402-b59d-cbc6ba11ea6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd0e06c-45c3-4402-b59d-cbc6ba11ea6f
  12th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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