Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c88-bf23-7090-ad63-b2f9ec3554cf/cefas21-147-rfq-for-cryogenic-mill closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CEFAS21-147 RFQ for cryogenic mill [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Estimated value £20,000 Published 12 Jan 2022 Deadline Closed 26 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 cryogenic mill to support trace metals analysis for a wide range of key government monitoring programmes. The system will be capable to cryogenically grind up to 20 ml of sediment/sand and/or plastic pellet samples in preparation for chemical analysis. Requirement: - One (1) cryogenic mill - One (1) set of consumables to support the use of cryogenic mill - Costed as an option: One (1) closed liquid nitrogen system, including safe, continuous feeding system to cryogenic mill. The following features are required: - Grinding to a final fineness of ca 100µm or below - 1 x feed of ca 20ml - Minimum feed size of 5mm - No interference with trace metals analysis of samples (i.e. Al, Fe, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, etc...) - Safe operation with minimal risks to liquid nitrogen handling - Low consumption of liquid nitrogen - Programmable grinding cycles that can be tailored for samples - If proposed, closed liquid nitrogen system to allow the grinding of ca 10-20 samples before Dewar refill. Please provide shelf life of the vessel. Equipment must be provided along with all additional items, fixtures and fittings required to make the equipment fully operational for the purposes it is required, taking into consideration: - All equipment will be supplied as new from high quality respected manufacturers and suppliers - Can meet the specification guaranteed to satisfy the requirements detailed in Schedule 1 - All equipment must be designed to operate in the conditions under which it will be used - Please provide pre-installation site requirements. 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 FY. The equipment is required to be delivered/installed to Cefas Lowestoft, NR33 0HT All pricing provided must be inclusive of delivery 'INCOTERM DDP' if item is being imported. 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/13e2eeb1-2dfe-4a94-b0f8-7c54e388414c) 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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