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title: "CEFAS24-10 Contract for microscope & peripherals for BAHA Belize for OCPP (CEFAS UT)"
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# CEFAS24-10 Contract for microscope & peripherals for BAHA Belize for OCPP (CEFAS UT)

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac8de8db-89b4-4ad3-819a-16af8524145f

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Cefas) has awarded a contract for the provision of a microscope and associated peripherals to Belize Formulators Ltd. The contract falls within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category and has a total value of £24,145.12. The tender process was initiated as an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 30th January 2024. The contract period is set to start on 28th February 2024 and end on 27th February 2027.

This procurement opportunity offers potential growth for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. Companies interested in international trade with British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the rest of the world, in addition to the United Kingdom, would find this tender beneficial due to the specified delivery addresses.

## Notice

Cefas require provision of a microscope and associated peripherals to be delivered to Belize Agricultural Health Authority. 1. A light Microscope chassis capable of adaptation and improvement beyond the basic model. Capability types such as dark field, phase contrast, polarization contrast, fluorescence, and DIC. 2. Electrical Configuration 120V, 60Hz, AC and work with appropriate type A, B or C plugs. 3. Ergonomic design features to help reduce fatigue, such as height adjustable focus knobs, symmetrical operation of focus knobs, height adjustable binocular tubes. 4. Long-life LED light source providing frequencies similar to daylight, and power saving functions where possible. 5. A suitable condenser system. 6. XY stage controls as standard. 7. A slide stage with space and handling for 2x (76x26 mm) microscope slides at a time. 8. 3 step focussing drive or similar. 9. Revolving 'nose piece' with space for 6 lenses ideally. 10. Lenses required are as follows: Plan FLOUR, 2x, 10x, 20x, and PLAN APO 40x, and 60X. 100x (Oil) is also required. If these requirements pose an issue for quotation, please contact us. 11. A training head attachment to allow for a second viewer. This must include all required prisms and stands. 12. A field-of-view illuminated user-controlled pointer system. 13. Mountable digital camera system that must be completely designed for and compatible with the provide microscope. All associated apparatus must be included, such as mounting tubes and splitters cables etc. 14. A computer system and monitor suitable for imaging and with a graphics card suitable for HD viewing. This mut be as far as possible future proofed so as not to become obsolete within a foreseeable 4-year time frame. This system will be running windows 10 or 11, with a compatible monitor of approximately 24''- 32'' or similar (as recommended). 15. Imaging software is to be included where appropriate and this must as far as possible future proofed so as not to become obsolete within a foreseeable 4-year time frame.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c3dcd4-ce6e-4f20-9092-feacc634b094 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2024 - 27 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,145 |
| 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 | BELIZE FORMULATORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c3dcd4-ce6e-4f20-9092-feacc634b094

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c3dcd4-ce6e-4f20-9092-feacc634b094
  11th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2f002fa-dcd8-49e7-adeb-e0520c469162
  CEFAS24-10_Short_Form-Contract_final signed_Redacted

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