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title: "CEFAS21-141 RFQ for a Environmental Test Chamber"
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# CEFAS21-141 RFQ for a Environmental Test Chamber

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e604a287-7fa6-469d-8d2a-e7c200984ab6

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "CEFAS21-141 RFQ for an Environmental Test Chamber", which falls under the category of laboratory and precision equipment. This procurement process has been completed, with the tender period concluding on 12 January 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £13,000, is set to begin on 21 January 2022 and will run until 31 March 2022. This open procedure contract is available for suppliers capable of providing testing machines that meet specific technical requirements including humidity and temperature controls.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying scientific testing equipment. Businesses with expertise in environmental technology and those able to meet stringent specifications for electronic control and measurement should consider competing for this contract. Successful engagement in this tender could provide significant exposure and potential for future contracts within the public sector, serving industries focused on research, testing, and scientific innovation.

## Notice

Cefas' Electronics Team require an environmental test chamber capable of testing our products under extreme and controlled conditions of humidity and temperature. The primary requirements are as follows: - Electronic control of humidity range required is 10% - 95% RH - Electronic control of temperature range is -20degC to +100degC - Control of humidity and temperature outside of these limits will be considered - Programmable cycling option is desirable - Volume of test chamber should be a minimum of 50 litres - Electrical supply must be UK mains 230V, 50/60Hz, single phase - Data output via RS-232 or USB is desirable - Access port required to enable sensors and cabling to be passed into the test chamber - Shelf inside chamber - Maximum allowable external dimensions 2m x 1m x 1m (H x W x D) - An internal light is desirable

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e307ef44-087a-4097-857d-8d404d2ccec4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,000 |
| 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 | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 12:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e307ef44-087a-4097-857d-8d404d2ccec4
- 20 Jan 2022 at 12:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e307ef44-087a-4097-857d-8d404d2ccec4
- 20 Jan 2022 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e307ef44-087a-4097-857d-8d404d2ccec4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e307ef44-087a-4097-857d-8d404d2ccec4
  20th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7a038a1-1563-4d9f-b339-549d6dbf56a2
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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