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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: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fc00

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has recently awarded a contract to Bruker UK Ltd for the provision of fully motorised micro-FTIR instruments under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP). The contract involves the supply and installation of 3 micro-FTIRs to carry out analysis on microplastics particles for marine pollution research in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The contract, valued at £500,000, was signed on 14th October 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in developing and providing advanced analytical instruments for environmental analysis, particularly in the field of marine litter research, would be well-suited to compete. The tender aims to support the Ocean Country Partnership Programme by enhancing the capability to detect and characterise microplastics, contributing to sustainable seafood production and marine ecosystem health.

## Notice

Provision of fully motorised micro-FTIRs in order to carry out analysis on microplastics particles under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: One further period of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034122-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| 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)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034122-2023
- 12 Sep 2023 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026926-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cefas.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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