Notice Information
Notice Title
Consumables + Servicing for Integra Pipetting Machines
Notice Description
This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that Defra (on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)) intends to enter into a contract with Integra Biosciences Limited. <br/><br/>The contract will be for the supply of specialist laboratory consumables that work with the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot, the VIAFLO 96, the WELLJET dispenser and dispenser stacker, and the MINI 96 electronic pipette), along with the service and maintenance of this laboratory equipment.<br/><br/>The value shown on this notice is only an estimate for a total six-year period, as the volume of samples can be unpredictable as work fluctuates. <br/><br/>Defra intends to award this contract following the expiry of a voluntary standstill period, 10 days from the date of publication of this notice.
Lot Information
Lot 1
This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that Defra (on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)) intends to enter into a contract with Integra Biosciences Limited.
The contract will be for the supply of specialist laboratory consumables that work with the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot, the VIAFLO 96, the WELLJET dispenser and dispenser stacker, and the MINI 96 electronic pipette), along with the service and maintenance of this laboratory equipment.
The value shown on this notice is only an estimate for a total six-year period, as the volume of samples can be unpredictable as work fluctuates.
Defra intends to award this contract following the expiry of a voluntary standstill period, 10 days from the date of publication of this notice.
Procurement Information
Based on the information detailed below, the conclusion is that Integra Biosciences Ltd (the Supplier) is the only provider able to supply the required goods and services to APHA.<br/><br/>- The majority of the required specialist consumables contain registered trademarks (including the GRIPTIPS(r) pipette tips) and they work interchangeably across many of the Supplier's liquid handling solutions, including the Assist Plus, Viaflo and Mini 96 pipette systems. <br/>- Unique features have been identified for the Supplier's equipment, confirming the requirement for bespoke consumables.<br/>- The Supplier does not use third-parties for sales or servicing (they have a direct (internal) sales and technical service group). They have confirmed they do not endorse or supply OEM parts to external entities.<br/>- Research has indicated no other provider that could supply the range of specialist Integra products required.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0498b3
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028572-2024
- 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 without publication of a contract notice
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
-
- CPV Codes
38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £934,538 £500K-£1M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 6 Sep 20241 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 3 Sep 20241 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
- Contact Name
- Melanie Swain
- Contact Email
- melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SW1P 4DF
- 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
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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