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title: "CEFAS21-06 High Inverted Power Microscope"
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# CEFAS21-06 High Inverted Power Microscope

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de6b0be0-dc91-4ee2-9c7a-2e79e0d76d6a

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, pertains to the contract titled "CEFAS21-06 High Inverted Power Microscope", valued at £16,000. This acquisition falls under the goods category, specifically for inverted microscopes (CPV code: 38513100). The procurement method used was a single tender action, which is below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period commenced on 9th February 2021 and extends until 31st March 2021. The awarded contract notice was published on 24th March 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 2nd February 2021, and is applicable across various delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs focused on manufacturing or supplying scientific equipment, particularly those with capabilities in high-power inverted microscopy. Businesses involved in innovative medical or industrial technologies may find suitable growth avenues by engaging in future contracts with the Defra Network, as they often seek advanced technological solutions to enhance operational efficiency in environmental science and monitoring. Competitors should be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities in providing high-quality goods that meet specific scientific requirements.

## Notice

High-power inverted microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b44218-dde3-4612-9b64-329b7adb2598 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000 |
| 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 | KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT) LTD T/A OLYMPUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b44218-dde3-4612-9b64-329b7adb2598

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b44218-dde3-4612-9b64-329b7adb2598
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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