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Provision of Servicing for Sequencing Equipment

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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AwardUpdate

24 May 2022 at 08:35

Award

13 Apr 2022 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buyer, issuing a tender titled "Provision of Servicing for Sequencing Equipment". This procurement falls within the services industry and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £209,561. The contract period runs from 9 April 2022 to 8 April 2025, while the tender period has already concluded as of 15 March 2022. The method used for procurement was a direct approach via a single tender action, which means it was conducted below the specified financial threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant capabilities in servicing and maintaining scientific equipment. Companies specialising in preventive maintenance services or with experience in the life sciences sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such contract opportunities can facilitate business growth through the establishment of long-term relationships with a key government authority in the scientific research field.

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Notice Title

Provision of Servicing for Sequencing Equipment

Notice Description

Servicing and maintenance of DNA Sequencer equipment, used to provide a sequencing service for scientific research and disease outbreak response. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15ca965e-cf5b-4311-ad16-239e1efa7e7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ec4902-483e-4eb0-8e0a-a54def6d6306
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£209,561 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£209,561 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2022 - 8 Apr 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SP1J 3JR
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE

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