Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce9-66d2-71b3-a56b-aee6b9ecceaf/cefas24-10-rfq-for-microscope-and-peripherals-for-belize-under-the-ocean-country closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CEFAS24-10 RFQ for microscope and peripherals for Belize under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) [Cefas](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cefas) Often single bidder Estimated value £25,000 to £30,000 Published 9 Jan 2024 Deadline Closed 30 Jan 2024 ## 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 Cefas require provision of a microscope and associated peripherals to be delivered to Belize Agricultural Health Authority. - A light Microscope chassis capable of adaptation and improvement beyond the basic model. Capability types such as dark field, phase contrast, polarization contrast, fluorescence, and DIC. - Electrical Configuration 120V, 60Hz, AC and work with appropriate type A, B or C plugs. - Ergonomic design features to help reduce fatigue, such as height adjustable focus knobs, symmetrical operation of focus knobs, height adjustable binocular tubes. - Long-life LED light source providing frequencies similar to daylight, and power saving functions where possible. - A suitable condenser system. - XY stage controls as standard. - A slide stage with space and handling for 2x (76x26 mm) microscope slides at a time. - 3 step focussing drive or similar. - Revolving 'nose piece' with space for 6 lenses ideally. - Lenses required are as follows: Plan FLOUR, 2x, 10x, 20x, and PLAN APO 40x, and 60X. 100x (Oil) is also required. If these requirements pose an issue for quotation, please contact us. - A training head attachment to allow for a second viewer. This must include all required prisms and stands. - A field-of-view illuminated user-controlled pointer system. - Mountable digital camera system that must be completely designed for and compatible with the provide microscope. All associated apparatus must be included, such as mounting tubes and splitters cables etc. - A computer system and monitor suitable for imaging and with a graphics card suitable for HD viewing. This must be as far as possible future proofed so as not to become obsolete within a foreseeable 4-year time frame. This system will be running windows 10 or 11, with a compatible monitor of approximately 24''- 32'' or similar (as recommended). - Imaging software is to be included where appropriate and this must as far as possible future proofed so as not to become obsolete within a foreseeable 4-year time frame. Please see Bidder Pack for full specification of requirements. 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