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title: "CEFAS21-123 RFQ for Spectrofluorometer"
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# CEFAS21-123 RFQ for Spectrofluorometer

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a620ab6f-7f2e-465a-bb29-0077a3d576b9

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## Summary

The Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory, operating under the Defra Network eTendering Portal, has successfully awarded a contract titled "CEFAS21-123 RFQ for Spectrofluorometer" for a spectrofluorometer, valued at £18,423.20. This procurement is classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment (CPV code 38000000) and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The open tender process concluded on 12th January 2022, with the contract period starting from 20th January 2022 and running until 31st March 2022. Delivery was required before or during the week commencing 21st March 2022 to meet fiscal considerations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and high-technology manufacturing. Companies that design and supply spectroscopic technology or similar scientific instruments would find this contract particularly suitable. Moreover, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contract's open procurement method fosters inclusive participation in government contracts.

## Notice

The Analytical Chemistry laboratory at Cefas Lowestoft has a requirement for one (1) spectrofluorometer to support hydrocarbon analysis for a wide range of key government monitoring programmes. The system will be capable of simultaneously scanning excitation and emission wavelengths to produce synchronous fluorescence spectra. Cefas require: - 1 x spectrofluorometer capable of synchronous scanning of excitation and emission wavelengths (Minimal scanning wavelength range 200 to 750 nm) - High-speed scanning - High sensitivity signal-to-noise ratio 1000 or above (RMS) - Long life Xenon lamp - Minimum of four cuvettes compatible with analysis of fluorescing hydrocarbons in organic solvent (pentane) - Auto-zero capability to subtract solvent response - Controller PC with operating software compatible with current MS Windows versions (MS Windows10/11) - Ability to save results as data files. 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 Financial Year 21-22. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, Cefas reserve the right to withdraw from the exercise or request additional documentation to be provided as evidence of ownership.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33dd3f0-3450-48a5-8101-ecf3ec640b81 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,423 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,423 |
| 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 | SHIMADZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2022 at 09:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33dd3f0-3450-48a5-8101-ecf3ec640b81
- 20 Jan 2022 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33dd3f0-3450-48a5-8101-ecf3ec640b81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33dd3f0-3450-48a5-8101-ecf3ec640b81
  21st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a332eae-f15e-4d20-926e-aedece46767e
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