Tender

Supply and Delivery of Bench Top Flow Cytometer

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

13 Nov 2024 at 10:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Bench Top Flow Cytometer. This equipment will be utilised primarily for bacterial counts and eukaryote analysis, specifically to enumerate bacteria from water samples and determine ploidy in fish cells. This tender, classified under CPV code 38434510 (Cytometers), follows an open procedure with the deadline for quotations being 12:00 on November 29th, 2024. The contract, valued at £47,701, was awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, and will run from February 22nd, 2025 to February 21st, 2026. The contract's final award date was December 20th, 2024.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the scientific and laboratory equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the manufacturing or distribution of flow cytometry equipment would find this contract particularly advantageous. With a contract value reaching £50,000, it offers a solid financial investment for suitable suppliers capable of delivering high-specification cytometers. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio with government contracts can greatly benefit from this opportunity to partner with DEFRA, a prominent public sector organisation focused on environmental sciences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Bench Top Flow Cytometer

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of a Bench Top Flow Cytometer. This will be used for both bacterial counts and eukaryote analysis. The primary, initial purpose is to enumerate bacteria from water samples likely to contain low bacterial numbers. A secondary purpose is to determine ploidy in fish cells. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quotation and return to Andy Fegan (andy.fegan@environment-agency.gov.uk) by 12:00 on November 29th 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba81bf3-cbfa-450a-9ede-8d79aa2f1a6f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38434510 - Cytometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX6 8FD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Teignbridge
Electoral Ward
Kenton & Starcross
Westminster Constituency
Newton Abbot

Further Information

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