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Supply of Cryogenic Mill for Trace Metals Analysis to Cefas Lowestoft

Awarded 04 Feb 2022

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Awarded04 Feb 2022

Value£15,235.00

SupplierVWR International Ltd

AgencyDefra Network eTendering Portal

RegionEast of England

CategoryManufacturing & Industrial

Ended 4y 7mo ago2mo term

Awarded 4 Feb 2022Expired 30 Mar 2022

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to VWR International Ltd for the supply of one cryogenic mill and a set of consumables to support trace metals analysis at the Cefas Lowestoft Analytical Chemistry laboratory.

The mill is capable of cryogenically grinding up to 20 ml of sediment, sand, and plastic pellet samples to a final fineness of approximately 100 µm or below, with a minimum feed size of 5 mm, without interfering with trace metals analysis.

The contract included an option for a closed liquid nitrogen system with a safe, continuous feeding system.

Delivery and installation were required at Cefas Lowestoft, NR33 0HT, with a deadline of before or during the week commencing 21 March 2022 to ensure payment by the end of the financial year.

The contract value was AUD 15,235.

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