--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Request for Quotation for the provision of a portable high precision salinometer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98504257-5d61-4952-b093-8f56730dfe53" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98504257-5d61-4952-b093-8f56730dfe53" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98504257-5d61-4952-b093-8f56730dfe53.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98504257-5d61-4952-b093-8f56730dfe53.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2018-06-04" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Request for Quotation for the provision of a portable high precision salinometer Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98504257-5d61-4952-b093-8f56730dfe53 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98504257-5d61-4952-b093-8f56730dfe53) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98504257-5d61-4952-b093-8f56730dfe53.json) ## Summary The Cefas organisation based in Lowestoft, UK, is seeking quotations for the provision of a portable high precision salinometer, as part of their monitoring programmes. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 7th June 2018. The value of the contract ranges from £25,000 to £50,000, and it falls within the electrical equipment and apparatus industry category. The contract's performance period is scheduled from 1st July to 31st July 2018, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical machinery, engineering services, or precision laboratory equipment. Companies that manufacture or supply portable scientific instruments particularly suited for maritime environments will find this tender well-aligned with their offerings. Suppliers who can meet the technical specifications outlined by Cefas, including the ability to transport equipment to research vessels and operate effectively in challenging environmental conditions, could greatly benefit from engaging in this procurement process. ## Notice The Nutrient Technical Area at the CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory has a requirement for one portable high precision salinometer to support salinity analysis for a wide range of key government monitoring programmes. Requirement: One salinometer able to: *measure salinity in the range of 2 to 42 with an accuracy of +- 0.003 *operate at a stable room temperate of 18 to 21degC *suitably portable to deal with being transported to and from a research vessel *able to cope with the environmental conditions of working in the North and Irish Sea *sample through put of 90 samples in a typical working day The Nutrient Technical Area at the CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory has a requirement for one portable high precision salinometer to support salinity analysis for a wide range of key government monitoring programmes. Requirement: One salinometer able to: *measure salinity in the range of 2 to 42 with an accuracy of +- 0.003 *operate at a stable room temperate of 18 to 21degC *suitably portable to deal with being transported to and from a research vessel *able to cope with the environmental conditions of working in the North and Irish Sea *sample through put of 90 samples in a typical working day FOR FURTHER DETAILS VISIT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B4U9X8EMFG ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8229a845-e231-48c6-8995-7da8d5aa8b82 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 45214630 - Scientific installations - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2018 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8229a845-e231-48c6-8995-7da8d5aa8b82 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8229a845-e231-48c6-8995-7da8d5aa8b82 4th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-Request-for-Quotation-for-the-provision-of-a-portable-high-precision-salinometer/B4U9X8EMFG Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B4U9X8EMFG ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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