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title: "CEFAS22-48 Plankton Suite"
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# CEFAS22-48 Plankton Suite

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb40fff1-0b9a-49ba-a0ad-0458ac6fe788

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract for the procurement titled "CEFAS22-48 Plankton Suite" in the marine equipment category. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract value was GBP 78,000, and the contract period runs from June 30, 2022, to December 31, 2022. The buyer organisation is based in Lowestoft, England, and the tender was open to SMEs and VCSEs. The tender period ended on June 1, 2022.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the marine equipment industry, specifically those capable of supplying high-speed colour line scan-based plankton imaging instruments. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable bidders for the tender. Businesses with expertise in imaging technology, marine biology, or supply chain logistics may find this opportunity suitable for growth. The contract awarded to Plankton Analytics Ltd indicates a preference for large-scale suppliers with relevant capabilities.

## Notice

Cefas require a PI-10 high-speed colour line scan-based plankton imaging instrument which will enable connection to the water supply of the RV Cefas Endeavour, and allow water to be continuously pumped through the system from a depth of 4 m as the vessel is underway. The imaging instrument is required to image all zooplankton of size above 100 mm passing through a flow cell. All images will be in colour and are required to be captured and processed by a controlling PC (minimum specification Windows 10) and are required to be saved onto an internal and external hard drive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed1b8dc-0571-46b0-8425-2b88456901fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLANKTON ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2022 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed1b8dc-0571-46b0-8425-2b88456901fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed1b8dc-0571-46b0-8425-2b88456901fb
  17th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/619e0c16-bd6b-4803-9213-015515f7f07f
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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