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title: "Cefas: RFQ: High pressure microwave digestion system for trace metals analysis"
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# Cefas: RFQ: High pressure microwave digestion system for trace metals analysis

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a81030b9-c248-4985-860b-dca049764248

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the tender titled "Cefas: RFQ: High pressure microwave digestion system for trace metals analysis." This project falls under the laboratory furniture industry category, located in Lowestoft, East of England. The procurement is at the Award stage, with the contract period starting on 29 June 2020 and ending on 27 July 2020. The open procedure, deemed below threshold, had a total contract value of £17,000 and required submissions to be completed by 19 June 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that can provide high-pressure microwave digestion systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in analytical chemistry and instrumentation may find this contract particularly advantageous. Suppliers well-versed in providing scientific equipment and those able to meet stringent specifications for trace metals analysis will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Analytical Chemistry laboratory at Cefas Lowestoft has a requirement for one high pressure digestion microwave to support trace metals analysis for a wide range of key government monitoring programmes. The system will be capable of fully digesting sediment samples using strong acids (including hydrofluoric acid) for the analysis of trace metals by ICP. Requirement: 1. 1 x High pressure microwave system for inorganic samples including temperature control sensors and control system 2. 1 x Full set of reaction vessels for acid digestion, vessel rack and turntable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839c4fad-4625-4693-976f-265f969fbcd1 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2020 - 27 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2020 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839c4fad-4625-4693-976f-265f969fbcd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839c4fad-4625-4693-976f-265f969fbcd1
  22nd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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