Tender: Supply and Delivery of Two Containerised Fisheries Laboratory Units for Ascension Island and Montserrat

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Cefas is seeking a supplier for the procurement, construction and delivery of two ISO‑standard 20‑foot containerised laboratory facilities to be sited at the main fish landing sites in Ascension Island and Montserrat as part of the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme to support fisheries science. Each laboratory must be a new shipping container conversion supplied with an in‑date Container Safety Certificate (with at least six months validity beyond expected delivery), include external electrical and plumbing connections, laboratory‑standard anti‑static, anti‑slip flooring with a minimum 100 mm lip, stainless steel work benches with integrated graded sinks, a central floor drain, lockable drawer units and wall shelving, LED overhead lighting with motion sensors, a distribution board and eight or more IP44 electrical sockets, temperature control suitable for tropical climates, at least three operable windows/skylights (one suitable as a secondary fire exit) with locks, one exterior door with both physical key and electronic lock plus a standalone low‑frequency RFID access system supplied with 100 pre‑programmed cards and the hardware/software to programme cards, one commercial‑grade ice machine rated to operate in high ambient temperature and humidity, two chest freezers of at least 400 litres capable of reaching −20°C, a flammable chemicals locker, fire detection and extinguishers, a first aid station, a wall‑mounted whiteboard, at least two spare keys for all physical locks, a spare parts list for included components, and new electrical/mechanical components with a minimum 12‑month warranty; installation is not required (handled by the respective UKOT governments) though optional installation guidance may be offered, suppliers must state estimated water and power consumption, and final design will be agreed after contract award.