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title: "GB-South Africa: Cefas RFQ for an Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (ATR-FTIR)"
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# GB-South Africa: Cefas RFQ for an Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (ATR-FTIR)

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f042092f-f4c2-4719-b8d8-d759d597799d

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## Summary

The contracting authority Cefas is inviting tenders for the procurement of an Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (ATR-FTIR) as part of the CLIP project in South Africa. This tender, classified under the goods category and specifically for spectrometers, is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing deadline set for 17th December 2019. The total contract value is £25,000, with a minimum bid amount of £10,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2020 and conclude by 31st January 2020. Delivery is required within various regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and related services. Companies that can supply affordable, portable spectrometry equipment or offer installation services will find this contract particularly relevant. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their visibility in the environmental monitoring sector while contributing to important projects aimed at addressing marine litter and plastic identification in environmental samples.

## Notice

DOWNLOAD THE FULL TENDER PACKAGE AT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q48TT3HFGN The Marine Litter team at Cefas require to purchase a single ATR- FTIR as part of the CLIP project in South Africa. To ensure the delivery of the tasks listed for this project including, the creation of a microplastic laboratory for the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), an affordable and portable ATR-FTIR is therefore required for the identification of plastics in environmental samples. DOWNLOAD THE FULL TENDER PACKAGE AT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q48TT3HFGN Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416eccf4-2556-41bb-a9ad-3cfb767fc33b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2019 at 07:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416eccf4-2556-41bb-a9ad-3cfb767fc33b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416eccf4-2556-41bb-a9ad-3cfb767fc33b
  10th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-South-Africa:-Cefas-RFQ-for-an-Attenuated-total-reflectance-Fourier-transform-infrared-spectrometer-%28ATR-FTIR%29/Q48TT3HFGN
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q48TT3HFGN

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