Published date: 20 May 2024

Last edited date: 5 June 2024

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: 19 June 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

NR33 0HT

Value of contract

£15,000 to £30,000

Procurement reference

CF-0300700D8d000003VQwdEAG

Published date

20 May 2024

Closing date

19 June 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

21 June 2024

Contract end date

21 June 2027

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

Cefas require provision of a microscope and associated peripherals.

1. A light Microscope chassis capable of adaptation and improvement beyond the basic model. Capability types such as dark field, phase contrast, polarization contrast, fluorescence, and DIC.
2. Electrical Configuration 120V, 60Hz, AC and work with appropriate type A, B or C plugs.
3. Ergonomic design features to help reduce fatigue, such as height adjustable focus knobs, symmetrical operation of focus knobs, height adjustable binocular tubes.
4. Long-life LED light source providing frequencies similar to daylight, and power saving functions where possible.
5. A suitable condenser system.
6. XY stage controls as standard.
7. A slide stage with space and handling for 2x (76x26 mm) microscope slides at a time.
8. 3 step focussing drive or similar.
9. Revolving 'nose piece' with space for 6 lenses ideally.
10. Lenses required are as follows: Plan FLOUR, 2x, 10x, 20x, and PLAN APO 40x, and 60X. 100x (Oil) is also required. If these requirements pose an issue for quotation, please contact us.
11. A training head attachment to allow for a second viewer. This must include all required prisms and stands.
12. A field-of-view illuminated user-controlled pointer system.
13. Mountable digital camera system that must be completely designed for and compatible with the provided microscope. All associated apparatus must be included, such as mounting tubes and splitters cables etc.
14. A computer system and monitor suitable for imaging and with a graphics card suitable for HD viewing. This mut be as far as possible future proofed so as not to become obsolete within a foreseeable 4-year time frame. This system will be running windows 10 or 11, with a compatible monitor of approximately 24''- 32'' or similar (as recommended).
15. Imaging software is to be included where appropriate and this must as far as possible future proofed so as not to become obsolete within a foreseeable 4-year time frame.
The final setup must be fully functional once assembled, so please include all necessary parts and peripherals in your provision and quotation.
On-site installation and training
• Installation on-site is a requirement to tender.
• Ideally a training package will be included, to be delivered to relevant in-country users. Suppliers should indicate the options available, whether through the use of a virtual platform or face-to-face in-country.

Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-67 under opportunities.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

CEFAS24-67 RFQ for provision of Microscope & Peripherals to Sri Lanka under OCPP

  • Opportunity
  • Published 20 May 2024

About the buyer

Contact name

Laura Anderson

Address

Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
United Kingdom

Email

procure@cefas.gov.uk