Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c09-daac-7169-88c3-bfa354ffa17e/gb-lowestoft-cefas-rfq-for-replacement-cryosat-system awarded GB open procedure # GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for replacement cryosat system [Cefas](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cefas) Often single bidder Estimated value £32,000 Published 5 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 4 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender This request for quotation is to replace a cryostat for the use of frozen tissue sectioning in the Cefas Pathology department that has become obsolete. Requirements (which will be assessed for evaluation): 1.Fully motorised sectioning with adjustable speed, cutting window and section thickness. 2.Internal cryobar or similar for fast freezing of specimens. 3.The ability to adjust specimen head and air temperature independently. 4.Precision specimen head adjustment and orientation. 5.Ease of use 6.Ergonomic and easily accessible cabinet. 7.Defrosting cycle. 8.Sterilise function e.g. fumigation and/or UV. 9.Adjustable working height. 10.Minimum of 30 specimen holders/discs. In addition, we also require: •A minimum of one-year free servicing (Confirmed upon signature of this RFQ) •Details of further servicing costs (to be provided on Schedule 2 below) For full details please visit [delta-esourcing.com/respond/9RB6J9WD43](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9RB6J9WD43) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## CPV classification Installation services of laboratory equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/70d11cf9-eff8-4783-a46b-e0908ae5fc94) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Cefas: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cefas) [Sector More Installation services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/installation-services) ## More tenders like this [Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment – ACCORD CADRE A MARCHES SUBSEQUENTS RELATIF À DES PRESTATIONS DE SONORISATION, ÉCLAIRAGE VIDEO ET SPEAKER · Commune d'Athis-Mons · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-d377-72b4-8ad4-f3b2ce66017d/france-installation-services-of-radio-television-sound-and-video-equipment) [Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment – Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 Biomass Programme Biomass Package Bundle 2 LMETB · Louth and Meath Education and Training Board 1384 · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-39dd-72b1-96c0-e99d2a5d2b93/ireland-installation-services-of-electrical-and-mechanical-equipment-schools) [Installation services of fire protection equipment – DOGRADITEV SISTEMA POŽARNEGA JAVLJANJA ZA PREHOD NA SISTEM NOVEJŠE GENERACIJE · LUKA KOPER, pristaniški in logistični sistem, delniška družba · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7cca-72c8-9af9-fbb4ad81b64a/slovenia-installation-services-of-fire-protection-equipment-dograditev-siste) [Installation services of sound equipment – Locations d'engins et de matériels, de véhicules utilitaires, de mobilier, de matériels divers pour les réceptions et évènements ainsi que l'achat de matériels de festivités sans impression, de vidéoprojecteurs et de matériels de sonorisation · Mairie Tours · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8dab-70a1-8bc3-d7a0b4e143a2/france-installation-services-of-sound-equipment-locations-dengins-et-de-mat) [Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment – Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Biomass Programme – Biomass Package - Bundle 3 (CETB) · Cork Education and Training Board · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-c446-70eb-9f17-c2722cff13fa/ireland-installation-services-of-electrical-and-mechanical-equipment-schools) [Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment – Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Biomass Programme - Biomass Package - Bundle 5 (LWETB) · Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-1d38-705d-874d-e4db3e7584ba/ireland-installation-services-of-electrical-and-mechanical-equipment-schools)