Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Cefas · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Evident Europe GmbH - UK Branch SME
- Value
- £10,020.78
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- Laboratory & precision equipment · Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (CPV 38000000)
- Region
- East of England
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date2 Feb 2026
- Published16 Feb 2026Published 14 days after the contract date
Description
The use of a high-performance stereo light microscope is necessary in the taxonomic identification of zooplankton and ichthyoplankton. The study of these organisms requires high resolution observation and imaging for accurate taxonomic identification due to their small size, delicate structures and features. A high-performance stereo microscope provides the necessary magnification, depth of field and illumination to distinguish key morphological characteristics such as appendages, segmentation, pigmentation, and development. The microscope will support ongoing research, species identification, long term monitoring programs and contribute to stock assessment, management strategies and conservation in fisheries science. Scope of Requirements: 1. Technical Requirement 1.1 Optical system 1.1.1 Stereo microscope with high resolution 1.1.2 Zoom ratio of 16.4:1 or higher 1.1.3 Zoom range of approx. 0.7x to 11.5x or equivalent 1.2 Magnification 1.2.1 Optional objectives for extended magnifica…
About the supplier
Evident Europe GmbH - UK Branch: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company FC039030).