Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c49-3a87-7249-804f-6c708e6b1b38/gb-lowestoft-planetary-mill awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Lowestoft: Planetary Mill [Cefas](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cefas) Open field Estimated value £35,000 Published 14 Sept 2020 Deadline Closed 22 Jul 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Planetary Mill is required to support the delivery of ongoing laboratory analyses. Tenderer's must be able to provide equipment that meets the technical specification described below and address the delivery, installation, warranty and training requirements. The Planetary Mill should be able to be bench situated. The Planetary Mill must have four (4) work-stations, each one capable of supporting two (2) 80ml grinding bowls (or similar) enabling eight (8) samples to be ground simultaneously if required. The work-stations should also be able to be used with our current 250ml grinding bowls and milling balls. The secure fastening of the grinding bowls into the planetary mill should be quick and avoid any undue strain to the hands, wrists and upper body. The material used for the grinding bowls and milling balls must not contain/be made from stainless steel which may contaminate potential metals samples, ideally, they should be made from zirconium oxide. To respond to this opportunity or to find out more, please follow the link: [delta-esourcing.com/respond/AJFEH98V7N](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AJFEH98V7N) 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 Laboratory services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/18c9fcfa-2cc8-49ad-bac0-3ce36452b040) 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 Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre · Forestry Commission · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b8a-7041-80fb-e4943876fc38/architectural-design-and-building-consultancy-services-dalby-visitor-centre) [Asbestos Management Framework · Home Group · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fff-736e-ae2e-0c8a400c7297/asbestos-management-framework) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin)