Award

Contract Award - Bench Top PCR Machines

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

29 Jul 2021 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the purchase of six bench-top real-time PCR machines by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed at supporting veterinary disease surveillance and research. This award falls under the goods category and highlights a contract value of £100,000, with a minimum value of £80,534.52. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, initiated under the tender process. The contract period is set to run from March 5, 2021, to March 31, 2022, with the award officially announced on July 29, 2021. Bidders were expected to submit their proposals by March 4, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in scientific equipment, particularly those dealing with real-time PCR technology. Suppliers, including both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find this a viable opportunity to expand their market presence. Businesses well-suited to compete would likely include manufacturers and suppliers of laboratory equipment, biotechnology firms, and those involved in veterinary medicine, all of whom could leverage the procurement to enhance their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contract Award - Bench Top PCR Machines

Notice Description

6 x bench-top real-time PCR machines need to be purchased to support veterinary disease surveillance and research whilst remaining compatible with existing APHA equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5677e616-9488-4c49-846c-f31b0c48f56b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6cb179-618e-4139-970d-d216d8a732fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,534 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

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