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title: "CEFAS20-26- RFQ- Xenon lamp weathering chamber"
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# CEFAS20-26- RFQ- Xenon lamp weathering chamber

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3899997-e262-4db6-a06d-c3e54b018f81

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is conducting a procurement process for the acquisition of a benchtop xenon lamp weathering chamber, titled "CEFAS20-26- RFQ- Xenon lamp weathering chamber." This process falls under the laboratory services sector and is located in Lowestoft, East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, using an open procedure below the threshold, with an award value of £14,500. The tender period ended on 8 December 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 11 January 2021, concluding by 15 February 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment or related goods, to compete for a contract that necessitates high-quality, commercially available products. Companies capable of providing a weathering chamber meeting specific scientific standards for both conventional and biodegradable plastics will find this contract particularly suitable. The emphasis on delivering fully operational equipment along with comprehensive fitting and operational services enhances the potential for business growth in this niche area.

## Notice

Requirement: The Marine Litter Team at Cefas requires to purchase a single benchtop xenon lamp weathering chamber with chiller for the accelerated ageing of conventional and biodegradable plastics. Applications would mainly include small sized items (e.g. few centimetres ) and microplastics (powder form, items below 5 mm in size). The weathering chamber should be ideal for the accelerated ageing of conventional and biodegradable plastics and exposure time under the lamp should be able to be related to an estimate exposure time under natural conditions. The weathering chamber should ideally be designed to contain a specimen tray for the placement of at least 6 borosilicate glass tubes (or similar) for the exposure of the materials in different media (i.e. degradation in air, water and in sediment). Specification as a minimum should include: - Programmable Light and Dark Cycles - Programmable Irradiance with Variable Set Points - Programmable Test Duration in Hours/Minutes - Chiller unit with integrated control - Auto-Cal Irradiance System to ensure accurate Irradiance Settings - 1 Xenon Arc Lamp - Calibration Equipment for quick and easy user calibration (e.g. irradiance smart sensor). - Glass test tube holders and corresponding, appropriate sample tray Equipment must be provided along with all additional items, fixtures and fittings required to make the equipment fully operational for the purposes it is required, taking into consideration: - All equipment will be supplied as new from high quality respected manufacturers and suppliers - Can meet the specification guaranteed to satisfy the requirements detailed in Schedule 1 - Where possible all equipment shall be commercially available 'off the shelf' systems. - All equipment must be designed to operate in the conditions under which it will be used, including (but not limited to) potential exposure to water and high temperatures for survey equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d7956a-7b06-447a-afa0-806185ab888f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 15 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,500 |
| 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 | Q-LAB EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 17:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d7956a-7b06-447a-afa0-806185ab888f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d7956a-7b06-447a-afa0-806185ab888f
  8th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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