--- title: "CEFAS24-10 RFQ for microscope and peripherals for Belize under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8db0447e-afce-484c-9667-8afb81b4d4db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8db0447e-afce-484c-9667-8afb81b4d4db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8db0447e-afce-484c-9667-8afb81b4d4db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8db0447e-afce-484c-9667-8afb81b4d4db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-01-09" --- # CEFAS24-10 RFQ for microscope and peripherals for Belize under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8db0447e-afce-484c-9667-8afb81b4d4db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8db0447e-afce-484c-9667-8afb81b4d4db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8db0447e-afce-484c-9667-8afb81b4d4db.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves a tender titled "CEFAS24-10 RFQ for microscope and peripherals for Belize under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)" issued by Cefas. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a minimum value of £25,000 and a total value of £30,000. The tender is in the open procurement method stage with a tender period ending on 30th January 2024 and a contract period starting on 20th February 2024 until 31st March 2027. The buyer organisation, Cefas, based in Lowestoft, GB, is seeking suppliers for the provision of a microscope and associated peripherals to be delivered to Belize Agricultural Health Authority. This tender created by Cefas offers business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete. The procurement process presents a chance for businesses to work on innovative solutions within the specified industry category. Suppliers located in British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom are eligible to apply, contributing to the delivery of essential equipment for Belize's Agricultural Health Authority. ## Notice Cefas require provision of a microscope and associated peripherals to be delivered to Belize Agricultural Health Authority. 1. A light Microscope chassis capable of adaptation and improvement beyond the basic model. Capability types such as dark field, phase contrast, polarization contrast, fluorescence, and DIC. 2. Electrical Configuration 120V, 60Hz, AC and work with appropriate type A, B or C plugs. 3. Ergonomic design features to help reduce fatigue, such as height adjustable focus knobs, symmetrical operation of focus knobs, height adjustable binocular tubes. 4. Long-life LED light source providing frequencies similar to daylight, and power saving functions where possible. 5. A suitable condenser system. 6. XY stage controls as standard. 7. A slide stage with space and handling for 2x (76x26 mm) microscope slides at a time. 8. 3 step focussing drive or similar. 9. Revolving 'nose piece' with space for 6 lenses ideally. 10. Lenses required are as follows: Plan FLOUR, 2x, 10x, 20x, and PLAN APO 40x, and 60X. 100x (Oil) is also required. If these requirements pose an issue for quotation, please contact us. 11. A training head attachment to allow for a second viewer. This must include all required prisms and stands. 12. A field-of-view illuminated user-controlled pointer system. 13. Mountable digital camera system that must be completely designed for and compatible with the provide microscope. All associated apparatus must be included, such as mounting tubes and splitters cables etc. 14. A computer system and monitor suitable for imaging and with a graphics card suitable for HD viewing. This must be as far as possible future proofed so as not to become obsolete within a foreseeable 4-year time frame. This system will be running windows 10 or 11, with a compatible monitor of approximately 24''- 32'' or similar (as recommended). 15. Imaging software is to be included where appropriate and this must as far as possible future proofed so as not to become obsolete within a foreseeable 4-year time frame. Please see Bidder Pack for full specification of requirements. 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 'CEFAS24-10 RFQ for microscope and peripherals for Belize under OCPP' via the find opportunities function. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01f31c6-7e52-4cf4-ac75-6caa82c482a3 | | 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 | 9 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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) ## Release History - 9 Jan 2024 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01f31c6-7e52-4cf4-ac75-6caa82c482a3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01f31c6-7e52-4cf4-ac75-6caa82c482a3 9th January 2024 - 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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