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Award

03 May 2019 at 21:03

Award

26 Jun 2018 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the purchase of sequencing reagents and consumables by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) through the Defra Network eTendering Portal. The contract, valued at £70,000, is classified under the goods category, specifically laboratory reagents, and was awarded on 1st January 2019. The contract period runs until 31st May 2019, and the procurement method used was through two contract change notices in an open process. The relevant delivery addresses include locations across the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and consumables, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specific requirements of the Central Sequencing Unit at APHA. Firms capable of providing reliable, high-quality sequencing products are well-positioned to compete for this type of contract, which could lead to further contracts in a thriving sector focused on scientific research and development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

25300-Sequencing reagents and consumables

Notice Description

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) require the purchase of reagents and consumables for their Life Technologies sequencing instruments within the Central Sequencing Unit (CSU), Science Directorate of APHA, Weybridge and require the existing contract to be extended. 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-c5acc62a-7d76-4a90-8289-cf8048b8fda7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931b648e-0e74-49cd-bd89-c3e1a57d490e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Other - 2 X Contract Change Notices
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 May 2019 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Postcode Area
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

Life Technologies Ltd

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