CEFAS26-118 Laser Diffraction Particle Size and Image Particle Shape Analyser

Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Value
£66,667
Closes
7 December 2026
Where
London
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Cefas, the UK government's fisheries and aquaculture science centre, wants to replace an old machine that measures the size of very fine sediment particles. They are buying a laser particle size analyser and an image-based shape analyser (which can identify plastic fragments), along with installation, software, accessories and training. The estimated value is £66,667.

What the buyer wants

• Supply, deliver, install and commission a laser diffraction particle size analyser (measuring from 0.2µm or smaller up to 2mm or greater, in under 60 seconds per run) and a particle shape analyser, both using wet dispersion, with all software, licences and accessories. • Provide test results from the proposed equipment demonstrating its measurement range (a Cefas sample is available on request, but using your own sample is also allowed). • Provide user and routine-maintenance training, meet the notice's limits on weight (90kg), bench footprint (80cm deep by 150cm wide) and UK 3-pin power, and address packaging disposal and life cycle considerations.

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: The specialist scientific equipment, the requirement to submit test results proving the instrument meets the measurement range, and the need to supply and commission both laser and image-based analysers within the £66,667 budget would most likely rule out small businesses that are not specialist laboratory instrument suppliers.

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Questions about this tender? Email the buyer at procure@cefas.gov.uk.

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