--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Planetary Mill" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e157507f-3831-4f60-818b-732b30644c74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e157507f-3831-4f60-818b-732b30644c74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e157507f-3831-4f60-818b-732b30644c74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e157507f-3831-4f60-818b-732b30644c74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2019-06-25" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Planetary Mill Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e157507f-3831-4f60-818b-732b30644c74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e157507f-3831-4f60-818b-732b30644c74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e157507f-3831-4f60-818b-732b30644c74.json) ## Summary The Cefas is seeking to procure a Planetary Mill to enhance ongoing laboratory analyses in Lowestoft, East of England. This tender, classified under Research laboratory services, has an estimated value of £50,000, with a minimum bid of £25,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is set for 23 July 2019 at 23:59:59. The contract period will commence on 29 July 2019 and run until 5 August 2019. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment supply or related services. Businesses that can meet the specific technical requirements outlined—such as providing a bench-situated Planetary Mill with four workstations—would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will also need to demonstrate the capability to address delivery, installation, warranty, and training needs as part of their proposal. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 25 June 2019 for the following reason: Incorrect closing date submitted. Tender opportunities will close on 18 July 2019 at 12:00 noon.(The Planetary Mill is required to support the delivery of ongoing laboratory analyses. Tenderer's must be able to provide equipment that meets the technical specification described below and address the delivery, installation, warranty and training requirements. The Planetary Mill should be able to be bench situated. The Planetary Mill must have four (4) work-stations, each one capable of supporting two (2) 80ml grinding bowls (or similar) enabling eight (8) samples to be ground simultaneously if required. The work-stations should also be able to be used with our current 250ml grinding bowls and milling balls. The secure fastening of the grinding bowls into the planetary mill should be quick and avoid any undue strain to the hands, wrists and upper body. The material used for the grinding bowls and milling balls must not contain/be made from stainless steel which may contaminate potential metals samples, ideally, they should be made from zirconium oxide. To respond to this opportunity or to find out more, please follow the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AJFEH98V7N) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dcc2ef9-0352-4b73-8b41-6c3c9cafba1e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jul 2019 - 5 Aug 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | CEFAS | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2019 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dcc2ef9-0352-4b73-8b41-6c3c9cafba1e - 25 Jun 2019 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dcc2ef9-0352-4b73-8b41-6c3c9cafba1e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dcc2ef9-0352-4b73-8b41-6c3c9cafba1e 25th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Planetary-Mill/AJFEH98V7N Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AJFEH98V7N ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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