--- title: "CEFAS22-44 RFQ for supply of self-contained aquatic animal enclosure system" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4cb481e-dc0d-4978-afbe-d7719082fea4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4cb481e-dc0d-4978-afbe-d7719082fea4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4cb481e-dc0d-4978-afbe-d7719082fea4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4cb481e-dc0d-4978-afbe-d7719082fea4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-08-15" --- # CEFAS22-44 RFQ for supply of self-contained aquatic animal enclosure system Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4cb481e-dc0d-4978-afbe-d7719082fea4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4cb481e-dc0d-4978-afbe-d7719082fea4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4cb481e-dc0d-4978-afbe-d7719082fea4.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking suppliers for the supply of a self-contained aquatic animal enclosure system. This procurement falls under the industry category of Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products. The tender, titled CEFAS22-44 RFQ, has a value of £30,000 GBP and is open for participation until 30th August 2022. The contract period is set to start on 12th September 2022 and end on 31st December 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), making it suitable for SMEs. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as well as those in the aquatic products industry. Suppliers should ensure that their offerings align with the detailed specifications provided by Defra Network eTendering Portal for the aquatic animal enclosure system. With the contract period starting in September, interested suppliers have a window to engage and propose their solutions before the year-end deadline. Businesses with expertise in developing innovative solutions for aquatic animal care and husbandry are well-suited to compete for this tender. ## Notice Cefas require a self-contained aquatic animal enclosure system, suitable for long term holding of a variety of small fish species such as zebrafish, medaka and 3-spined stickleback. The system should be suitable to hold all life stages of fish, including early embryonic stages over long periods 1. Unit/bays/racks should be ~2m in width and ~50cm in depth to fit within the area required. 2. A minimum of ten 8-10L tanks, twenty 3-5L tanks and ten 1-2L tanks - to all fit within the unit at once 3. Tanks must suit a variety of different small fish species 4. Animals must be able to be raised within the unit for their entire life cycle, easily moved with minimal disturbance and should preferably contain in-built breeding systems for easy embryo collection. 5. A lighting system or be able to be fitted with one (also to be supplied) 6. Animals must be easily accessible within the system - tanks must be designed so they are easy to see and capture. 7. Division of tanks using insertable dividers should be an option. 8. Tanks must be able to be removed safely from the unit, even when full 9. Must be self-contained, requiring only Reverse Osmosis (RO) water 10. Must be able to monitor all vital water quality parameters required for fish husbandry (Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved oxygen, temperature, and pH as a minimum). 11. Individual tank flows must be adjustable. 12. Must contain systems that will assess water quality and alter if required 13. System must be movable 14. Easy cleaning and maintenance. Tanks that are designed to be self-cleaning are preferred. 15. Tanks should be able to have an automatic feeding system attached. 16. Tanks should have various enrichment options available. 17. Must be able to be supplied by single phase 240v or 110v without UPS 18. Must be alarmed - to alert users if water quality is out of limits of self-correction and to alert users to required maintenance. Compatibility with current Cefas BMS system preferred. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d95a7395-110d-4304-a683-35c414502d57 | | 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 | 15 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | 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 - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products - 03313000 - Aquatic products - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 15 Aug 2022 at 07:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d95a7395-110d-4304-a683-35c414502d57 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d95a7395-110d-4304-a683-35c414502d57 15th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/3369848001829124C101 Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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