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title: "CEFAS24-132 Contract for a Benchtop Freeze Dryer"
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# CEFAS24-132 Contract for a Benchtop Freeze Dryer

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e59d49f2-f6c0-404b-8fb4-c10094e6f259

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## Summary

Cefas has completed the procurement process for the supply of a small benchtop freeze dryer under the title "CEFAS24-132 Contract for a Benchtop Freeze Dryer." This procurement falls under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" and is valued at £38,299. The tender was conducted through an open procedure (below threshold) and covered various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 13th December 2024 to 12th December 2025, and key details such as the initial tender end date of 25th November 2024 have been documented.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality freeze dryers that meet the specified requirements. The contract was awarded to SciQuip Ltd, making it a valuable reference for potential suppliers in this sector. This procurement is especially suitable for SMEs, providing a chance to engage with a government organisation such as Cefas and expand their market reach. Businesses looking to compete in this field should focus on delivering reliable, precision laboratory equipment to align with Cefas's stringent standards.

## Notice

The supply of a small bench top freeze dryer which is able to freeze dry between 20-30 sediment samples in containers measuring 12cm x 12cm, 4cm high each, within one week to enable stabilisation of short-lived radioisotopes and chlorophyll. We also need this equipment to plug in with a 3-pin plug.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a95b7f4-afd8-4d75-b0fd-7399a8280c24 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,299 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,299 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIQUIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a95b7f4-afd8-4d75-b0fd-7399a8280c24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a95b7f4-afd8-4d75-b0fd-7399a8280c24
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e175993a-6f1c-4b6c-b64b-74c10abafe60
  CEFAS24-132 Cefas_Short_Form_Contract - Countersigned_Redacted

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