Award

Supply of PCR Robots

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2021 at 12:48

Award

11 Dec 2020 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded the contract for the supply of laboratory equipment, specifically PCR robots. This opportunity falls under the goods category within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. The contract is based in London, England, and was awarded on 23rd September 2021 after a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract is valued at £202,798.36 and spans from 3rd December 2020 to 14th May 2023.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that can fulfil the urgent demand for wastewater testing technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with proven capability in supplying high-quality laboratory instruments and technologies. The focus on PCR robots also highlights the importance of innovation and reliability in products geared towards enhancing laboratory capacities.

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Notice Title

Supply of PCR Robots

Notice Description

A direct awards to facilitate increased capacity of waste water sampling 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-b5fd17-7fc4e123-6421-4bcd-837e-5774d69f7255
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced8f3c8-e928-4957-b171-b2509cc2d2a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£202,798 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£327,558 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2020 - 14 May 2023 2-3 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
0

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QIAGEN

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