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title: "CEFAS21-147 RFQ for a cryogenic mill"
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# CEFAS21-147 RFQ for a cryogenic mill

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93cae120-b482-4295-b428-e105f58522cd

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## Summary

The Cefas Lowestoft laboratory, part of the Defra Network eTendering Portal, has recently completed a procurement process titled "CEFAS21-147 RFQ for a cryogenic mill." This tender sought a cryogenic mill and associated consumables to support trace metals analysis, with the total contract value being £15,235. The procurement method was an open procedure below threshold. The contract period is set from 4th February 2022 until 31st March 2022. The required delivery location is in Lowestoft, in the East of England, with a previous deadline for bid submissions having ended on 26th January 2022.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of supplying grinding machines that meet the specified technical requirements. Companies with expertise in cryogenic technology and those who can provide comprehensive installation and operational support are particularly well-suited for participation. The focus on high-quality, new equipment indicates that established suppliers with a reputation in the field will have a competitive advantage, allowing them to grow their business through this contract.

## Notice

The Analytical Chemistry laboratory at Cefas Lowestoft has a requirement for one cryogenic mill to support trace metals analysis for a wide range of key government monitoring programmes. The system will be capable to cryogenically grind up to 20 ml of sediment/sand and/or plastic pellet samples in preparation for chemical analysis. Requirement: 1. One (1) cryogenic mill 2. One (1) set of consumables to support the use of cryogenic mill 3. Costed as an option: One (1) closed liquid nitrogen system, including safe, continuous feeding system to cryogenic mill. The following features are required: - Grinding to a final fineness of ca 100um or below - 1 x feed of ca 20ml - Minimum feed size of 5mm - No interference with trace metals analysis of samples (i.e. Al, Fe, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, etc...) - Safe operation with minimal risks to liquid nitrogen handling - Low consumption of liquid nitrogen - Programmable grinding cycles that can be tailored for samples - If proposed, closed liquid nitrogen system to allow the grinding of ca 10-20 samples before Dewar refill. Please provide shelf life of the vessel. Equipment must be provided along with all additional items, fixtures and fittings required to make the equipment fully operational for the purposes it is required, taking into consideration: - All equipment will be supplied as new from high quality respected manufacturers and suppliers - Can meet the specification guaranteed to satisfy the requirements detailed in Schedule 1 - All equipment must be designed to operate in the conditions under which it will be used - Please provide pre-installation site requirements. Delivery and Installation Requirements: It is important to Cefas that delivery is made before or during WC 21st March 2022 to ensure payment by end of FY. The equipment is required to be delivered/installed to Cefas Lowestoft, NR33 0HT All pricing provided must be inclusive of delivery 'INCOTERM DDP' if item is being imported.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686eac51-0d87-40f1-8c8c-4c1c85559284 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,235 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,235 |
| 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 | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 43414000 - Grinding machines

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686eac51-0d87-40f1-8c8c-4c1c85559284

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686eac51-0d87-40f1-8c8c-4c1c85559284
  4th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb4bf398-774f-4220-ae0d-ee641c7a90ab
  n/a

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