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title: "CEFAS21-134 Tissue Processor"
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# CEFAS21-134 Tissue Processor

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef84cf8d-bb59-4075-8d2e-19fe9f71b467

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, revolves around the tender titled "CEFAS21-134 Tissue Processor". This contract falls within the laboratory equipment industry category and is located in the South West region of England. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the below-threshold criteria, with the tender period concluding on 24 January 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £66,000, spans from 10 March 2022 to 31 March 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can provide high specification automated tissue processors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate the capability to meet technical requirements that align with ISO17025 accreditation and traceability standards for marine and freshwater sample processing.

## Notice

The requirement is for a high specification automated tissue processor for paraffin infiltration of a wide range of marine and freshwater animal and plant tissues samples. The processor requires technical features that facilitate the operation of our ISO17025 accreditation, providing reliable and consistent high-quality processing with full traceability of processes and reagents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9c99b3-3a8f-4ee4-8915-cce0de21acf2 |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9c99b3-3a8f-4ee4-8915-cce0de21acf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9c99b3-3a8f-4ee4-8915-cce0de21acf2
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36aa8722-6f14-4e20-b9c9-77d8aef7c05d
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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