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title: "Cefas: RFQ: High pressure microwave digestion system for trace metals analysis"
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# Cefas: RFQ: High pressure microwave digestion system for trace metals analysis

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb8eb79b-b56e-4e27-9e12-18ceca31bf67

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of a high pressure microwave digestion system, aimed at supporting trace metals analysis within the Analytical Chemistry laboratory at Cefas in Lowestoft, England. The tender is classified under the industry category "Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens," with a budget set at £15,000. The tender was published on 5th June 2020, and interested parties must submit their bids by the deadline of 19th June 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 29th June 2020 and run until 29th June 2021. This procurement follows an open procedure, specifically designed for below-threshold purchases, ensuring broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply and installation of laboratory equipment, as it aims to fulfil essential analytical needs for government monitoring programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in scientific equipment manufacturing and provide installation services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies with experience in delivering advanced laboratory solutions, especially those capable of supplying high pressure microwave systems and their necessary components, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process to foster their business growth.

## Notice

The Analytical Chemistry laboratory at Cefas Lowestoft has a requirement for one high pressure digestion microwave to support trace metals analysis for a wide range of key government monitoring programmes. The system will be capable of fully digesting sediment samples using strong acids (including hydrofluoric acid) for the analysis of trace metals by ICP. Requirement: 1. 1 x High pressure microwave system for inorganic samples including temperature control sensors and control system 2. 1 x Full set of reaction vessels for acid digestion, vessel rack and turntable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbb0bc2-3c1f-4a77-8b14-abaf64a3c425 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2020 - 29 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2020 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbb0bc2-3c1f-4a77-8b14-abaf64a3c425

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbb0bc2-3c1f-4a77-8b14-abaf64a3c425
  5th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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