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CEFAS: Provision of software updates for analytical equipment

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

09 Feb 2022 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, pertains to the project titled "CEFAS: Provision of software updates for analytical equipment." This project falls under the industry category of software services, specifically concerning the provision of upgrades for Agilent laboratory analytical equipment. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with key dates that include a tender period ending on 4th February 2022 and a contract period that commenced on 8th February 2022, concluding on 31st March 2022. The total value of the awarded contract is £21,377.19, and the procurement method used was a direct single tender action, given that it is below the threshold.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software services and upgrades, particularly for those that cater to laboratory and analytical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement route accessible, given the direct tender method, suggesting a streamlined bidding process. Companies that provide computer upgrade services or software solutions for scientific applications will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, enhancing their market presence and capabilities within the industry.

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Notice Title

CEFAS: Provision of software updates for analytical equipment

Notice Description

Cefas require provision of upgrades to Windows 10 for Agilent laboratory analytical equipment and controller PCs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346b2b04-e95a-4ca9-aa6b-6f9e3c5bbbae
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72540000 - Computer upgrade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,377 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,377 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

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