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title: "27158 - Purchase of a DNA Sequencer"
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# 27158 - Purchase of a DNA Sequencer

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0939fc7c-a824-48b2-a536-1b5007809abb

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved the purchase of a high throughput DNA sequencer by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which operates within the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This tender was part of a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was completed on 29th August 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 30th September 2019, lasting until 29th September 2020. The total contract value is approximately £196,529. The delivery addresses are primarily located within the United Kingdom and encompass several territories.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related technologies to expand their reach within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as their involvement has been encouraged in this process. Businesses able to provide innovative and high-quality scientific equipment are likely to benefit from future engagements with the Defra Network and similar organisations.

## Notice

Purchase of a high throughput sequencer. 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. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56b9db64-bcf4-4dca-967c-3380f2a12bca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 29 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,529 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,529 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2019 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56b9db64-bcf4-4dca-967c-3380f2a12bca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56b9db64-bcf4-4dca-967c-3380f2a12bca
  5th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47b2f4c8-9b88-4e1b-bb80-88f7e19ab154
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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