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Service contract for the Leica SP8 Confocal microscope at APHA

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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08 Jul 2021 at 15:59

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22 Jun 2020 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a service contract for the Leica SP8 Confocal microscope at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), facilitated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. Classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, this direct procurement was executed through a single tender action, which is below the financial threshold. The contract period spans from 8th June 2020 to 7th June 2021, with a total contract value of £12,000. Although the tender period ended on 26th February 2020, the awarding of the contract took place on 8th June 2020, with the notice published on 22nd June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory services and equipment maintenance. Businesses equipped to offer related support services or products for optical and precision instruments, especially those well-versed in e-tendering systems like Bravo Solutions, would be especially suited to engage in similar future tenders. As this contract showcases a single supplier arrangement, potential competitors should focus on establishing strong service capabilities and strategic partnerships to enhance their bids in upcoming procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Service contract for the Leica SP8 Confocal microscope at APHA

Notice Description

Service contract for the Leica SP8 Confocal microscope at APHA Supply of FAM 30 Disinfectant. 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 e-mailing them at "help@bravosolution.co.uk."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ceea11b2-dc48-4a5f-b750-26b9959fced2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc4efc95-2041-4668-9207-58b3133958cb
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,858 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2020 - 7 Jun 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
YORK
Postcode
Y01 7PX
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

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