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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ to provide a Low Level Liquid Scintillation Counter"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ to provide a Low Level Liquid Scintillation Counter

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b21537a2-5fd1-48d8-94b8-75337a93cca5

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## Summary

The Cefas, based in Lowestoft, UK, has issued a tender for the provision of a Low Level Liquid Scintillation Counter, classified under research laboratory services. This open procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 17th May 2019. The estimated contract value is between £50,000 and £100,000, with the contract expected to commence on 1st June 2019 and run until the end of June 2019. Businesses interested in this opportunity should prepare their proposals before the deadline.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and services. Companies capable of providing automated measurement solutions, along with installation services, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for comprehensive operational setup, including a standard computer system and a printer, further emphasises the need for businesses with the capabilities to deliver a complete and functional product for laboratory applications.

## Notice

Requirement: 1.Low Level Liquid Scintillation Counter *The proposed solution should be able to measure of beta-emitters at low level - for example: H-3, C-14, S-35, P32, I-125, Sr-90. *The proposed solution must be fully automated with software control and analysis module. *The proposed solution is required to have an external standard and temperature control unit. *The sampler must able to perform measurements of 5mL and 20mL vials. *Option of Alpha/Beta separation would be an advantage. Equipment must be provided along with all additional items, fixtures and fittings required to make the equipment fully operational for the purposes it is required, taking into consideration: *Standard computer system with the printer 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/5057a7da-7662-478f-8ffe-3a3fc03f4f6d |
| 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 | 3 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 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 | £100,000 |
| 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

- 3 May 2019 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5057a7da-7662-478f-8ffe-3a3fc03f4f6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5057a7da-7662-478f-8ffe-3a3fc03f4f6d
  3rd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-RFQ-to-provide-a-Low-Level-Liquid-Scintillation-Counter/73RV76D7NT
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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