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title: "CEFAS20-11 RFQ - Water Purification System"
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# CEFAS20-11 RFQ - Water Purification System

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3560507-1b3a-4683-ac86-c2827ecc7789

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CEFAS20-11 RFQ - Water Purification System" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Lowestoft, East of England. This procurement, classified under laboratory pumps and accessories, is currently in the Award stage and has a contract value of £17,000. The contract period begins on 11th January 2021 and concludes on 11th February 2021. The tender followed an open procurement method, specifically for an integrated ultra-high purity and deionised water system, with the tender period ending on 15th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on supplying laboratory equipment, especially those capable of providing high-quality water purification systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in laboratory resources would be well-positioned to compete, as the requirements emphasise advanced equipment features and operational readiness, appealing to suppliers with strong manufacturing and technical support capacities.

## Notice

The Science Services laboratory at Cefas Lowestoft has a requirement for one integrated ultra-high purity and deionised water system that will provide suitable quality of water for laboratories and analysis demands. The system will be capable of delivering ultra-high purity water for trace elements analysis and deionised water for the more generic functions in the laboratory such as media preparations and sample dilutions. Requirement: 1. 1 x integrated ultra-high purity and deionised water system. The water system will consist of the following: - A purification unit able to deliver ultra-pure and deionized water: - ultra-pure water should have a sulphur content < 0.05ppm (50 ug/l) and an iodine content < 0.06ppm (60 ug/l) - A storage tank of 100L - A simple access to deionised water via a discrete remote dispenser - A simple access to ultrapure water via a discrete remote dispenser - A production rate of 15L/hr for deionised water - A production rate of 2L/min for ultrapure water - An effective UV lamp preventing bacterial growth and biofilm formation throughout the system (including water tank) - A continuous monitoring system of key parameters and alarm system in event of failure. - Should be able to maintain appropriate water quality when feed water hardness > 300ppm Equipment must be provided along with all additional items (e.g. pumps), fixtures and fittings required to make the equipment fully operational for the purposes it is required, taking into consideration: - All equipment will be supplied as new from high quality respected manufacturers and suppliers - Can meet the specification guaranteed to satisfy the requirements detailed in Schedule 1 - All equipment must be designed to operate in the conditions under which it will be used

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f354c07-bdfd-4b71-b19e-c8dfb37bb116 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 11 Feb 2021 |
| 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 | MERCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f354c07-bdfd-4b71-b19e-c8dfb37bb116

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f354c07-bdfd-4b71-b19e-c8dfb37bb116
  8th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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