Published date: 13 December 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 12 January 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

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Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£25,000

Procurement reference

tender_294087/1022805

Published date

13 December 2021

Closing date

12 January 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

19 January 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2022

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Detailed Description
The Analytical Chemistry laboratory at Cefas Lowestoft has a requirement for one high pressure digestion microwave to support trace metals analysis for a wide range of key government monitoring programmes. The system will be capable of fully digesting sediment samples using strong acids (including hydrofluoric acid), and Biota samples, for the analysis of trace metals by ICP.

Requirement:

One (1) High pressure microwave system for inorganic and organic samples including temperature control sensors and control system.
One (1) full set of reaction vessels for acid digestion, vessel rack and turntable.

Cefas require the microwave system to consist of the following:

- A minimum of 1800 Watt dual magnetron
- Internally coated with fluoropolymer (or equivalent) and corrosion resistant exhaust system.
- Ability to save data immediately to create digestion report
- Minimum 40 place rotor with vent and reseal technology, capable of high pressure (minimum 35 bar) and high temperature (180°C or more) with vessel volume of >50ml.
- Full set of vessels and their ancillary parts.
- Fixed-vessel shield to allow for easy removal of vessels
- Temperature control and monitoring of vessels
- Safety features such as power cut off in event of over-pressurization, auto-vent etc.
- Control terminal that operates the microwave system. A statement with regards to costs of firmware/software updates throughout the lifetime of the equipment is required if applicable.
- Ability to print each run (T/P trace) or transfer this as a data file.

Delivery and Installation Requirements:

It is important to Cefas that delivery is made before or during WC 21st March 2022 to ensure payment by end of FY. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, Cefas reserve the right to withdraw from the exercise or request additional documentation to be provided as evidence of ownership.

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About the buyer

Address

Cefas Lowestoft Laboratory
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
England

Email

procure@cefas.co.uk