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title: "GB-Weymouth: Cefas RFQ to provide a Tissue Processor to Cefas"
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# GB-Weymouth: Cefas RFQ to provide a Tissue Processor to Cefas

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
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## Summary

The Cefas is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Tissue Processor as part of an open tender process. The tender was published on 10th June 2019 and remains active, with a submission deadline set for 24th June 2019. The project falls under the research laboratory services category, with an estimated contract value of £50,000. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2019 and conclude on 31st July 2019. Interested bidders should note that delivery addresses include the UK and various overseas territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment installation and services, particularly those with expertise in providing advanced technological solutions for scientific processing. Companies with capabilities to produce and deliver spark-proof and user-friendly laboratory equipment, along with effective safety features, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the complexity and specificity of the requirements, suppliers with a strong background in supporting research facilities and high standards of safety will likely be the most competitive contenders.

## Notice

FOR FULL DETAILS VISIT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9QY2386X22 1 x tissue processor. *The tissue processor should be capable of processing up to 300 tissue cassettes using pressure/vacuum cycle and some form of reagent stirring. *There should be a facility to ensure reagent quality management and usage thresholds. *There should be a facility to view and interrogate errors and faults. *There should be an easy to use computerised user interface which allows for different modes of access such as operator level and administrator level. *The equipment must be inherently spark proof and have safety features to guard against injury. e.g. cautionary statements on screen like 'hot chamber' and 'caution chemical vapours etc'. *There should be carbon filters or a similar mode of protecting the user from hazardous vapours. *Ideally the equipment would have battery back up in case of power failure. *Ideally there should also be locks to prevent access to chambers during hazardous steps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085002d3-0364-4e67-96c0-29a8c2dab083 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| 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

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2019 at 17:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085002d3-0364-4e67-96c0-29a8c2dab083

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085002d3-0364-4e67-96c0-29a8c2dab083
  10th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Weymouth:-Cefas-RFQ-to-provide-a-Tissue-Processor-to-Cefas/9QY2386X22
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9QY2386X22

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