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title: "CEFAS21-16 RFQ for 2x in situ Marine Nutrient Analysers"
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# CEFAS21-16 RFQ for 2x in situ Marine Nutrient Analysers

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfb1dfb6-b20a-41e7-afb2-b59aa63c183c

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), an Executive Agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is conducting an open procurement process titled "CEFAS21-16 RFQ for 2x in situ Marine Nutrient Analysers." This tender is categorized under the analysers industry and is located in the East of England, with delivery to NR33 0HT. The tender period concludes on 10th February 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 22nd February 2021, lasting until 22nd March 2021. The total contract value is approximately £28,000, and businesses can participate through the Defra Network eTendering Portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in the supply of analytical equipment, particularly in marine and environmental monitoring technologies. Companies that can offer in-situ nutrient analysers with advanced features such as high sensitivity, data logging capabilities, and ease of integration with existing systems will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement process is designed to accommodate their participation and foster growth in the sector.

## 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. Requirement: 2 x in-situ marine nutrient (total oxidised nitrate i.e. nitrite plus nitrate) analysers. A wet-chemical nutrient analyser is required for use in coastal and offshore marine monitoring. It will be fitted to our autonomous monitoring platforms, specifically a surface mooring (SmartBuoy) for continuous collection of nutrient data. It should be supplied with suitable mounting points. - The instrument should be capable of measuring dissolved total oxidised nitrogen (NO2- + NO3-) in a turbid coastal marine environment with a high degree of sensitivity, accuracy and stability: o Linear range: 0.1 - 150 umol l-1 o Analytical uncertainty

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55abef0b-fe3c-4602-9745-09dd1a693dc3 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 22 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers
- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 21:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55abef0b-fe3c-4602-9745-09dd1a693dc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55abef0b-fe3c-4602-9745-09dd1a693dc3
  2nd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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