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title: "CEFAS21-01 RFQ- Laboratory Environment Temperature Monitoring Devices"
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# CEFAS21-01 RFQ- Laboratory Environment Temperature Monitoring Devices

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e279fc19-5c3a-477a-a002-c4ad12c79efa

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), part of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), is conducting a tender for "CEFAS21-01 RFQ- Laboratory Environment Temperature Monitoring Devices". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus, and is located in the South West of England. The tender is currently in the active stage with an end date of 1st February 2021 for submissions, with the contract period commencing on 1st March 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The estimated value of this contract is £27,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in engineering, laboratory equipment supply, or technical services related to temperature monitoring systems. Organisations that can provide approximately 113 temperature monitoring units, with capabilities for data logging and compliance with quality standards such as ISO9001 and ISO17025, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a valuable opportunity for those looking to expand their presence in governmental procurement processes.

## 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: 1. Approximately 113 units required for temperature monitoring and compliance suitable for a laboratory environment to monitor temperatures over wide working ranges 2. To be able to electronically record this information to comply with our quality standards including ISO9001, ISO17025 and GLP. 3. All items need to be traceable to a reference thermometer either directly or other process. 4. The solution would need to operate within all temperature parameters as stated above in section 1 and include stated uncertainty and offset within range. 5. Full working instructions to be included and consideration of service and maintenance requirements. 6. Requirement to be able to carry out temperature profiling with adjustable time setting for readings and to work over specific ranges for different pieces of equipment. 7. Must have Data logger resolution of 0.02degC, must be accurate to

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223fff15-7915-4a1b-82bf-f3f5bdfaad6c |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 00:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223fff15-7915-4a1b-82bf-f3f5bdfaad6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223fff15-7915-4a1b-82bf-f3f5bdfaad6c
  18th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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