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title: "Provision of Servicing for Sequencing Equipment"
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# Provision of Servicing for Sequencing Equipment

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15ca965e-cf5b-4311-ad16-239e1efa7e7d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buyer, issuing a tender titled "Provision of Servicing for Sequencing Equipment". This procurement falls within the services industry and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £209,561. The contract period runs from 9 April 2022 to 8 April 2025, while the tender period has already concluded as of 15 March 2022. The method used for procurement was a direct approach via a single tender action, which means it was conducted below the specified financial threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant capabilities in servicing and maintaining scientific equipment. Companies specialising in preventive maintenance services or with experience in the life sciences sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such contract opportunities can facilitate business growth through the establishment of long-term relationships with a key government authority in the scientific research field.

## Notice

Servicing and maintenance of DNA Sequencer equipment, used to provide a sequencing service for scientific research and disease outbreak response. 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/a4ec4902-483e-4eb0-8e0a-a54def6d6306 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2022 - 8 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £209,561 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £209,561 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SP1J 3JR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 May 2022 at 08:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ec4902-483e-4eb0-8e0a-a54def6d6306
- 13 Apr 2022 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ec4902-483e-4eb0-8e0a-a54def6d6306

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ec4902-483e-4eb0-8e0a-a54def6d6306
  24th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c84e555-333c-44a0-a633-f7dd43c35497
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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