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CEFAS: Provision of laboratory benching for wastewater sequencing facility

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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12 Oct 2021 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "CEFAS: Provision of laboratory benching for wastewater sequencing facility" has been awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project involves the provision of laboratory benching essential for the UK's wastewater surveillance programme, specifically aimed at detecting COVID-19 variants. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with the contract valued at £13,261. The contract period spans from 13 October 2021 to 12 October 2022, and the relevant location for delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was officially awarded on 10 September 2021, with the details published on 12 October 2021.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible due to its procurement method. Companies that have experience in providing scientific equipment or services related to wastewater management would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging in this sector could allow businesses to contribute to vital public health initiatives while expanding their market reach.

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Notice Title

CEFAS: Provision of laboratory benching for wastewater sequencing facility

Notice Description

Laboratory benching is required for a wastewater sequencing facility. Wastewater sequencing is essential to the UK government's SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance programme, providing early detection and identification of COVID-19 variants. This work has been contracted through a Defra call-off agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86e73860-9de2-447f-89d1-7b4e8a8aea8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4aab5a0-5e88-4f00-9d3c-8bbee0864e23
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39181000 - Laboratory benching

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,261 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,261 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2021 - 12 Oct 2022 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENATOR SPECIALIST PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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