--- title: "CEFAS24-132 Request for quotation for a Benchtop Freeze Dryer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e27627c-941a-4918-a494-1a7efe1150b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e27627c-941a-4918-a494-1a7efe1150b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e27627c-941a-4918-a494-1a7efe1150b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e27627c-941a-4918-a494-1a7efe1150b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-11-04" --- # CEFAS24-132 Request for quotation for a Benchtop Freeze Dryer Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e27627c-941a-4918-a494-1a7efe1150b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e27627c-941a-4918-a494-1a7efe1150b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e27627c-941a-4918-a494-1a7efe1150b1.json) ## Summary The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a benchtop freeze dryer. This opportunity, titled "CEFAS24-132 Request for quotation for a Benchtop Freeze Dryer," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses). The primary location for this contract is Lowestoft, United Kingdom, with delivery required at the Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory by the week commencing 7th March 2025. The tender was published on 4th November 2024, and the submission deadline is 25th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method being used is an open procedure (below threshold), and the contract period is set to start on 13th December 2024 and end on 12th December 2025. The process is particularly suited for SMEs. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in laboratory equipment with a focus on environmentally friendly and energy-efficient products. Businesses proficient in producing compact, yet high-capacity freeze dryers that meet the specified technical requirements will find this tender advantageous. The need for environmentally considerate practices, such as low power consumption and sustainable packaging disposal methods, also opens the door for businesses with strong green credentials. Additionally, the requirement for a straightforward installation and user-friendly maintenance makes this tender appealing to firms that can provide robust support and service packages. ## Notice Sedimentology is responsible for all freeze-drying requirements at Cefas, we support multiple work areas, such as Microplastics, Chemistry, Biogeochemistry and Radiochemistry, with Sedimentology having the highest demand. Freeze drying is a fundamental initial first step in the preparation of sediment, seagrass and biota for various analyses such as stable isotopes, total carbon, chlorophyll, porosity, TGA, metals and radiological analysis for sedimentation which supports carbon sequestration assessments (climate regulation service). Scope of Requirements: Cefas require a small bench top freeze dryer which is able to freeze dry between 20-30 sediment samples in containers measuring 12cm x 12cm, 4cm high each, within one week to enable stabilisation of short-lived radioisotopes and chlorophyll. We also need this equipment to plug in with a 3-pin plug. 1. Technical Requirement: * Overall unit size to be no more than 80cm (w) x 60cm (d) x 50cm (h) * Weight to be no more than 90kg * Shelves within the drying chamber must allow approx. 20-30 containers at 12cm x 12cm, 4cm high to fit at a time. * Required drying time 2-7 days * Unit must have a UK 3 Pin plug 2. Environmental Considerations * Unit should have ultra low power consumption. * Unit should be designed for reuse/remanufacture and of regenerative nature to eliminate waste where possible. * Consideration of how packaging will be managed. Ideally at the time of installation the supplier will remove packaging and dispose of by ethical and environmentally friendly methods. Where possible packaging is to be re-used or recycled. * Consideration of life cycle assessment for the equipment. 3. Hardware, Software, PC, Licenses, operating systems 3.1 N/A 4. Compatibility with existing hardware/software/equipment 4.1 N/A 5. Installation 5.1 N/A 6. Ease of maintenance 6.1 Any user maintainable aspects of the unit should be described in the bid submission. This is to include any limitations where there are no user serviceable aspects. 7. Parts, Consumables and Updates 7.1 N/A 8. Warranties, Guarantees, Servicing 8.1 Warranties will start from the point of acceptance of delivery. Cefas expect minimum warranty period of 12 months to be included in the purchase. 8.2 The supplier should provide information on potential servicing packages It is essential that delivery is made to Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory by week commencing 07/03/2025 . You should confirm lead time in your bid submission. Please refrain from bidding if you are unable to guarantee delivery by this date. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-132 under opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4db6d7f8-4a09-4f3c-b69b-466fdbc1c084 | | 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 | 4 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £37,500 | | 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 - 4 Nov 2024 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4db6d7f8-4a09-4f3c-b69b-466fdbc1c084 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4db6d7f8-4a09-4f3c-b69b-466fdbc1c084 4th November 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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