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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for a media plate dispenser (pourer/stacker)"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for a media plate dispenser (pourer/stacker)

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0197ef3-4fc5-4f05-914b-32e7d896e688

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cefas, a UK-based organisation located in Lowestoft, seeking a media plate dispenser (pourer/stacker) through an open tender. The invitation was published on 17 May 2019, with a submission deadline set for 24 May 2019. This tender falls under the laboratory services category and has a minimum contract value of £10,000, with a total value of £25,000. The contract period is expected to commence from 1 June 2019 and conclude on 30 June 2019.

This opportunity is particularly geared towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an excellent chance for businesses in the laboratory equipment installation and research services sector to expand their operations. Companies that offer reliable manufacturing or installation solutions related to laboratory equipment are well-positioned to compete effectively. Prospective bidders should take note of the specific compatibility requirements for existing equipment, as outlined in the tender documentation.

## Notice

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M5W7W5FY8A 1.Media plate dispenser (pourer/stacker) Reliable replacement needed for current APS 320, which is 10 years old and prone to break-downs. Needs to be able to work with the existing linx printer 5900 and auto preparator S8000; Carousel for approx.400 plates with 90mm diameter Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8d7b6b-3a27-42ec-8317-3ab2a654535e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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

- 17 May 2019 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8d7b6b-3a27-42ec-8317-3ab2a654535e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8d7b6b-3a27-42ec-8317-3ab2a654535e
  17th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-RFQ-for-a-media-plate-dispenser-%28pourer/stacker%29/M5W7W5FY8A
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M5W7W5FY8A
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M5W7W5FY8A1.Mediaplatedispenser(pourer/stacker)ReliablereplacementneededforcurrentAPS320,whichis10yearsoldandpronetobreak-downs.Needstobeabletoworkwiththeexistinglinxprinter5900andautopreparatorS8000;Carouselforapprox.400plateswith90mmdiameterAdditionalinformation:Thecontractingauthorityconsidersthatthiscontractmaybesuitableforeconomicoperatorsthataresmallormediumenterprises(SMEs).However,anyselectionoftendererswillbebasedsolelyonthecriteriasetoutfortheprocurement.

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