Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c71-ebe1-71a4-86c2-9ca2931d13b6/cefas21-49-rfq-knifemaker closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CEFAS21-49 RFQ Knifemaker [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Estimated value £10,000 Published 5 Mar 2021 Deadline Closed 12 Mar 2021 ## 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 equipment must be appropriate for bio-science applications in the field of electron microscopy. Features should include: - Easy and safe handling of the square as well as the finished knives. - Mechanical construction to achieve a balanced break. - Vibrations free casting. - Should be delivered ready to score and break the glass for every operation without any adjustment of micrometre drivers prior to each break. - Equipment should intrinsically allow for symmetrical breaking; this should be very precise with no backlash. - Breaking head should be via a clamping lever with defined clamping position. - Simplicity of score action of glass if possible, with and auto reset for the next score. - Breaking head which applies symmetrical force to both side of the glass. - Breaking wheel with scale. - High precision glass strip support. - Facility to rotate the glass square precisely to help ensure high quality knives. - Easy access of scoring pressure adjustment. - Fast learning curve - very easy to learn and use. - Any system to avoid accidental misalignment is preferred. PLEASE VISIT: [defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/4979079001780292B202](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/4979079001780292B202) Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: - Visit [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). 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If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/96661425-1de0-4fa7-a1b7-be7d6206aa6f) 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. 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