Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c76-57ef-7241-b644-69e34f8f6bfd/cefas21-123-rfq-for-spectrofluorometer awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CEFAS21-123 RFQ for Spectrofluorometer [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Estimated value £18,423 Published 21 Jan 2022 Deadline Closed 12 Jan 2022 ## 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 Analytical Chemistry laboratory at Cefas Lowestoft has a requirement for one (1) spectrofluorometer to support hydrocarbon analysis for a wide range of key government monitoring programmes. The system will be capable of simultaneously scanning excitation and emission wavelengths to produce synchronous fluorescence spectra. Cefas require: - 1 x spectrofluorometer capable of synchronous scanning of excitation and emission wavelengths (Minimal scanning wavelength range 200 to 750 nm) - High-speed scanning - High sensitivity signal-to-noise ratio 1000 or above (RMS) - Long life Xenon lamp - Minimum of four cuvettes compatible with analysis of fluorescing hydrocarbons in organic solvent (pentane) - Auto-zero capability to subtract solvent response - Controller PC with operating software compatible with current MS Windows versions (MS Windows10/11) - Ability to save results as data files. Delivery and Installation Requirements: It is important to Cefas that delivery is made before or during WC 21st March 2022 to ensure payment by end of Financial Year 21-22. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, Cefas reserve the right to withdraw from the exercise or request additional documentation to be provided as evidence of ownership. ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a620ab6f-7f2e-465a-bb29-0077a3d576b9) 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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