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Monitoring Laboratories - Sample Handling Robotics

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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21 Sep 2023 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (Defra Network eTendering Portal) has recently awarded a contract for Monitoring Laboratories – Sample Handling Robotics to Skalar Analytical B.V. The procurement process was conducted through a limited award procedure due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, worth £379,552.00 GBP, was signed on 30th August 2023 and the award is currently active.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry to supply sample handling robotics to the Environment Agency. The contracting authority, being a Ministry or national authority, opted for a procurement method that enabled a single economic operator to provide the required services. Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and robotics, particularly SMEs, are well-suited to compete in this tender and potentially expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Monitoring Laboratories - Sample Handling Robotics

Notice Description

Monitoring Laboratories - Sample Handling Robotics

Procurement Information

Absence of competition for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04028b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027865-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£379,552 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Sarah-Ann Miles
Contact Email
sarah-ann.miles@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7920082407

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

SKALAR ANALYTICAL

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