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Consumables + Servicing for Integra Pipetting Machines

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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27 Sep 2024 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), a division of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), has completed the procurement process for consumables and servicing of Integra pipetting machines. This contract, under the title "Consumables + Servicing for Integra Pipetting Machines," falls under the "Laboratory pipettes and accessories" category and relates to goods procurement. The services will be delivered at Addlestone in Surrey and Carmarthen in Wales. Key dates include the publication of the Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice on 6th September 2024, and the contract period spans from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028, with an option for a 24-month extension. The procurement method was limited and concluded with the award of a contract valued at approximately £934,500 GBP to Integra Biosciences on 25th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in servicing specialised technical equipment. Companies already supplying or equipped to service Integra products would find this contract beneficial due to the continuity and long-term engagement it offers. The nature of the procurement method indicates a lack of competitive pressure, highlighting an opportunity for businesses able to supply niche, technical products that meet specific requirements. The contract's extended potential duration until 2030 further encourages sustainability and growth within the laboratory servicing sector.

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Notice Title

Consumables + Servicing for Integra Pipetting Machines

Notice Description

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) requires specific Integra products (including parts, accessories and disposables) and BASIC and PLATINUM Preventative and Corrective Maintenance services for existing Integra Equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

APHA require specific Integra products (including parts, accessories and disposables) and BASIC and PLATINUM Preventative and Corrective Maintenance services for existing Integra Equipment.

This contract covers the period 01/10/2024 to 30/09/2028 (with an extension of up to 24-months, to 30/09/2030). The value shown on this notice is approximate for the total period (including extension).

A voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice (reference 2024/S 00-028572) was published on 06/09/2024 for this requirement.

Procurement Information

Based on the information detailed below, and publication of a VEAT Notice on 06/09/2024, it was concluded that Integra Biosciences is the only supplier able to meet APHA's requirements.<br/><br/>- The Supplier has provided detailed information on the Integra Equipment owned by APHA, highlighting each of their unique features. They are clear that their Equipment is sold and serviced by a direct (internal) sales and technical service group (i.e. they do not sell their Equipment and related parts / accessories / disposables via distributors or use third parties for service / maintenance). Several of the required products contain registered trademarks for the Supplier (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/><br/>- A detailed internet search, which included multiple alternative (current APHA) laboratory consumables suppliers, indicated very limited availability of specific Integra branded products (none of those listed for purchase are required by APHA under this contract). An assumption is that Integra products available from other suppliers may be old / discontinued stock and supports the sole source information provided by the Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a37b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030940-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
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

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£934,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20241 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
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEGRA BIOSCIENCES

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