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title: "Supply of Centrifuges and PCR machines"
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# Supply of Centrifuges and PCR machines

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0effacda-f6b6-4a49-9f8a-7065f3b89e8b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the supply of centrifuges and PCR machines, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project, classified under the CPV category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, is situated within the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and it is currently at the Award stage, having produced an active contract as of 30th November 2020. The contract has a value of £279,567.90 and spans from 1st December 2020 to 1st July 2021, with the procurement process completed on 30th November 2020.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the laboratory equipment sector, to engage in contracts with the UK government, especially in light of the urgent requirement for COVID wastewater testing. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that they are explicitly recognised as suitable for this procurement. Suppliers with expertise in laboratory goods, innovative technologies, and robust supply chains will find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities, potentially enabling them to expand their market presence through government contracts.

## Notice

Contract award - Urgent requirement for laboratory equipment for covid wastewater testing. 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/5ab59d3f-9dfb-4c4f-9ae7-5f876f47b291 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 1 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £279,567 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £279,567 |
| 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 | THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING LIMITED (TRADING AS THERMO FISHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2020 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ab59d3f-9dfb-4c4f-9ae7-5f876f47b291

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ab59d3f-9dfb-4c4f-9ae7-5f876f47b291
  11th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78dda426-346d-4672-9571-f6709e515af9
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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