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title: "CEFAS21-95 RFQ for Pyrolyser furnace for radioanalysis"
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# CEFAS21-95 RFQ for Pyrolyser furnace for radioanalysis

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c61b3ec0-4635-41f7-adea-9315ea7c9b0d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science), a key Executive Agency of the UK Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is currently in the Tender stage. This tender, titled "CEFAS21-95 RFQ for Pyrolyser furnace for radioanalysis", is focused on acquiring a specialized pyrolyser furnace system intended for scientific use within the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The tender was published on 1st October 2021 and has a deadline for submissions set for 12th October 2021. The contracting authority is based in Lowestoft, located in the East of England, with a contract value of £53,472 and the procurement method being an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in sectors such as scientific equipment manufacturing and laboratory services. Businesses involved in the development of robust analytical devices that can meet specific requirements for radioanalytical applications, particularly those capable of handling and analysing volatile radionuclides, would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability classification, which promotes inclusivity in the bidding process.

## Notice

Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) the 'Authority', is an Executive Agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It is an applied science agency that primarily supports government decision making whilst extending its reach across the public sector, the EU and wider markets where possible in regard to marine and closely related environments. Cefas requires one new fully combined pyrolyser furnace system for the laboratory, to include six independent/individual work tubes to simultaneously extract volatile radionuclides from six samples. Cefas requires the pyrolyser furnace system to enable the extraction of volatile radionuclides, such as tritium, carbon-14, chlorine-36 and iodine-129 from solid and liquid samples (including foodstuffs, biota, soil, sediment, concrete and other building materials, metals, and bioassay samples). Cefas requires the system to be used in radioanalytical applications and enable the quantification of radionuclides at very low environmental concentrations. Cefas requires the system to be rugged, robust and reliable. Further details can be found at: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/22255011017C3AEE2EE2 Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/221437de-1ea3-4322-8356-137e9ff3cf86 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 1 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,472 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/221437de-1ea3-4322-8356-137e9ff3cf86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/221437de-1ea3-4322-8356-137e9ff3cf86
  1st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/22255011017C3AEE2EE2
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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