Award

Supply of Centrifuges and PCR machines and required consumables and reagents

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

24 May 2021 at 14:49

Award

11 Dec 2020 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has issued a tender for the "Supply of Centrifuges and PCR machines and required consumables and reagents." This falls under the goods category of laboratory equipment, specifically focusing on equipment for COVID wastewater testing. The tender is completed and involved a negotiated procurement method without prior publication. The contract was valued at approximately £1,397,182 and was initially set to start on 2nd December 2020, concluding on 1st July 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and consumables. Companies with expertise in supplying precision instruments may find this process advantageous for growth, especially in light of the ongoing demand for laboratory equipment related to public health initiatives. Those able to respond promptly and effectively to such urgent requirements are well-suited to compete and potentially secure similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Supply of Centrifuges and PCR machines and required consumables and reagents

Notice Description

Contract award - Urgent requirement for laboratory equipment for covid wastewater testing. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136b42a5-8b47-4d45-a986-0c3763963d97
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
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
£1,397,182 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,397,182 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2020 - 1 Jul 2021 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
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

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