--- title: "CEFAS21-28 Fluroescence Stereomicroscope" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f41e7032-58da-4490-b049-d014e6749e0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f41e7032-58da-4490-b049-d014e6749e0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f41e7032-58da-4490-b049-d014e6749e0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f41e7032-58da-4490-b049-d014e6749e0d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-02-17" --- # CEFAS21-28 Fluroescence Stereomicroscope Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f41e7032-58da-4490-b049-d014e6749e0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f41e7032-58da-4490-b049-d014e6749e0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f41e7032-58da-4490-b049-d014e6749e0d.json) ## Summary The Cefas is seeking bids for the procurement of a Fluorescence Stereomicroscope, aimed at enhancing their capabilities in marine and environmental science. The open tender, identified as CEFAS21-28, is currently in the tender stage, with applications accepted until 24 February 2021. The desired equipment should feature a high-resolution camera and is intended for use in imaging microplastic materials. The contract value is £17,000, and the delivery location for the microscope is within the East of England, postcode NR33 0HT. This opportunity presents substantial potential for growth for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in microscopy and imaging technology. Companies that manufacture or supply high-resolution imaging systems, alongside those experienced in dealing with microplastic analysis, may find this tender especially applicable. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as Cefas seeks to engage a diverse range of suppliers through this open procurement process. ## Notice Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) the 'Authority', is an Executive Agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It is an applied science agency that primarily supports government decision making whilst extending its reach across the public sector, the EU and wider markets where possible in regard to marine and closely related environments. Requirement: Cefas require to purchase a single Fluorescence Stereomicroscope with a high-resolution camera for microplastic work. Technical requirement: 1. 1 x Fluorescence Stereomicroscope 2. Fluorescence LED illumination systems 3. Suitable for Nile Red 4. Automated XY sliding stage 5. High-Resolution camera and imaging software The Fluorescence Stereomicroscope with High-Resolution Camera should be ideal for imaging Nile red stained microplastic fibers and fragments. The fluorescence filter should be GFP (excitation - 470/40x nm; emission 525/50nm). The microscope should include a sliding stage featuring XY movement control for the effective counting microplastic items and capturing of images. The camera system should be a high-resolution 20 MP camera and with imaging & video software. Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. 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(This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b0cb2d-0c67-4873-81e1-23cbaefc89ce | | 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 | 17 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 1 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,000 | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes - 38519300 - Photo or video attachments for microscopes - 38651000 - Cameras ## Release History - 17 Feb 2021 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b0cb2d-0c67-4873-81e1-23cbaefc89ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b0cb2d-0c67-4873-81e1-23cbaefc89ce 17th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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