Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cefas
Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
Contact
Holly Power
Telephone
+44 2072385921
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/886911010183C6B243A7
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/886911010183C6B243A7
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CEFAS22-53 Invitation to Tender for provision of a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Marine Litter Team at Cefas require a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system to maintain and enhance Cefas’ capability for the fast screening of microplastics in environmental samples down to at least 20 m. The proposed system will include an integrated particle characterisation process including size of the particles as well as polymer type by comparison to a built-in library database.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Marine Litter Team at Cefas require a chemical imaging and spectral analysis system to maintain and enhance Cefas’ capability for the fast screening of microplastics in environmental samples down to at least 20 m. The proposed system will include an integrated particle characterisation process including size of the particles as well as polymer type by comparison to a built-in library database.
Chemical Imaging and spectral analysis system requirements:
• have a small footprint as laboratory space is limited. The unit should have a maximum footprint of (W x H x D) of 1000 x 500 x 650 (mm)
• be based on Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) combined with scanning optics
• be highly automated
• not require cooling liquids such as liquid nitrogen, to reduce operating costs
• able to image large samples (e.g., 25 mm filters) as well as focusing on specific zones/particles of interest
• be able to operate in reflectance and attenuated total reflectance (ATR) mode and should be able to automatically switch between the two modes
• support samples on filters applications (e.g., gold, silver or other types of filters) of at least 25 mm diameters
• be able to analyse particles down to at least 20 m in size
• be provided with a PC with Windows 10 as a minimum and operating software including a full polymer library
• include all other related key components such as nitrogen or air compressors
Software requirements:
• offer software with a fast and easy method creation
• include additional features including spectra post-processing options
• include search libraries for reliable compound identification with the option of creating in-house libraries
• allow for easy exports of data (e.g., MS Excel format) including analytical spectra and library matches
It is important to Cefas that delivery is made before or during WC 20 March 2023 to ensure payment by end of FY22-23. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, please refrain from bidding.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
7 December 2022
End date
31 March 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 November 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 November 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
Country
United Kingdom