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title: "CEFAS23-67 Contract for provision of ATR-FTIR instruments for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)"
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# CEFAS23-67 Contract for provision of ATR-FTIR instruments for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e34f40e-1b37-4957-8045-479f8a3665c8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CEFAS23-67 Contract for provision of ATR-FTIR instruments for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)" has been successfully completed. The buying organization, Cefas, based in Lowestoft, UK, has awarded a contract valued at £250,000 to Bruker UK Ltd. This contract falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and involves the provision of Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (ATR-FTIR) units for the OCPP programme in Ghana and Bangladesh. The contract period spans from December 12, 2023, to March 31, 2026, providing ample time for the delivery of the required equipment and services.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers of laboratory equipment, particularly those specializing in optical and precision instruments. Businesses with experience in providing ATR-FTIR instruments and relevant training services could leverage their expertise to participate in this contract. Given the nature of the project focusing on marine pollution, sustainable seafood practices, and Marine Protected Areas enforcement, companies with a commitment to environmental sustainability and marine conservation initiatives would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method for this contract was an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to engage in the competitive bidding process.

## Notice

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) was announced in 2021 as a key bilateral aid programme under the PS500m Blue Planet Fund. The OCPP is a UK Government-led programme delivered under the Blue Planet Fund. Through this programme, Cefas, in partnership with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), provide technical assistance to support countries in tackling marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices, and establish designated, well-managed and enforced Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Cefas require provision of multiple Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (ATR- FTIRs) as part of the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) programme across multiple countries. Portable ATR-FTIRs are required to ensure the delivery of key tasks for this project including the creation of microplastic laboratory facilities in-country, for the identification of plastics in environmental samples. ATR-FTIR spectroscopy is a useful technique for measuring the infrared spectra of solids and liquids as well as probing adsorption on particle surfaces. The ATR- FTIR will be used by the OCPP participating countries during their microplastic monitoring programmes for cross analysis and polymer identification for quality assessment and quality control purposes. Installation and training onsite by the successful Tenderer will contribute towards the capacity building for microplastics analysis. At present, Cefas require provision of 3 units for the following organisations: 1. Ghana - The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 2. Ghana - Centre for Coastal Management (CCM) based at the University of Cape Coast 3. Bangladesh - Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh Cefas may require further ATR-FTIR units for other locations under this programme of work and this Contract covers provision of additional units up to a total Contract value of PS250,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d78ee3e3-c01c-4652-9a6a-12d95faa594a |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2023 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d78ee3e3-c01c-4652-9a6a-12d95faa594a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d78ee3e3-c01c-4652-9a6a-12d95faa594a
  8th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c206dd6-1ecc-4a60-8107-0992c169694a
  CEFAS23-67 Cefas_Condtions_of_Contract_SIGNED_Redacted

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