Scope
Description
Cefas require one portable in-vitro toxicity assay system suitable for use in marine and environmental monitoring applications. The equipment will be used to assess the toxicity of marine seawater and sediment samples through bioluminescence inhibition assays.
Total value (estimated)
- £14,583.33 excluding VAT
- £17,500 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 August 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 7 months, 14 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
Participation
Conditions of participation
n/a
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 60.00% |
| Cost | Price | 30.00% |
| Social value | Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGW-5299-JGTN
Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
United Kingdom
Email: procure@cefas.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government