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title: "CEFAS23-127 Contract for provision of micro-FTIR instruments for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)"
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# CEFAS23-127 Contract for provision of micro-FTIR instruments for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9b04e14-5ae7-4665-a2b0-092514eb8ed4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS23-127 Contract for provision of micro-FTIR instruments for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)", awarded by Cefas, involves the provision of fully motorised micro-FTIRs for analysing microplastics particles under the OCPP. The contract has a value of £500,000 and falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender period ended on 14th October 2023, and the contract period is from 20th November 2023 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses supplying laboratory and precision equipment to participate in innovative research on microplastics in marine environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing advanced scientific instruments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract involves delivering and installing the equipment in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, requiring suppliers with a commitment to quality service delivery and ongoing technical support. Businesses interested in sustainable solutions for marine pollution and biodiversity challenges would find this tender aligned with their ethos and growth objectives.

## Notice

Cefas require provision of fully motorised micro-FTIRs in order to carry out analysis on microplastics particles under the OCPP. The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) is one of a series of projects funded through the Blue Planet Fund., The OCPP will develop Technical Assistance partnerships with a selection of ODA eligible partner countries. The OCPP will incorporate and expand on the UK's existing programming and partnership work, for example the Commonwealth Litter Programme (CLiP) to continue transformative work on marine litter, as well as bringing in activities to tackle other forms of marine pollution, biodiversity, and sustainable seafood challenges. Through addressing the above marine challenges, the OCPP hopes to ensure seafood produced and distributed in ways which support healthy ecosystems, do not overexploit marine stocks, provide sustainable inclusive and equitable livelihoods and enhance resilience to climate and socioeconomic shocks. There is a growing concern about the widespread occurrence and abundance of microplastics (particles below 5 mm in size) and their unknown environmental effects. To date, there are no widely accepted protocols for the extraction and detection of microplastics in environmental compartments (sediment, biota and water). Cefas has developed a fast screening method for microplastics in environmental compartments in Sri Lanka but is currently lacking the capability for particle characterisation for the smaller sized items (below 300 um in size). This capability is required for the accurate investigation in microplastic concentrations and composition that is essential to assess their behaviour in the environment and the risks for biota and human health related to exposure. As a result, the marine litter team at Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory have awarded a Contract to supply 3 fully motorised micro-FTIRs in order to carry out analysis on microplastics particles. The units will be housed in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and therefore the supplier will provide in-person installation and training. The main objective is the quantification and characterisation of particles on filters (extracted from sediment, biota and water samples) quickly, efficiently and accurately. Cefas may require further micro-FTIR units for other locations under this programme of work and this Contract will cover provision of additional units up to a total Contract value of PS500,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d63312-d094-4805-9ba8-59fe72698b3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d63312-d094-4805-9ba8-59fe72698b3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d63312-d094-4805-9ba8-59fe72698b3d
  17th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f946bda9-483e-426f-840b-6b413cf83c43
  CEFAS23-127 APPENDIX 3 - Cefas_Condtions_of_Contract V2.0_signed 16.11.23_Redacted

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