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title: "33332 - Purchase of One (1) Microvolume UV / Vis Spectrophotometer"
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# 33332 - Purchase of One (1) Microvolume UV / Vis Spectrophotometer

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e0b3d12-b6a9-48ab-98fd-2723945eaf3b

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal involves the purchase of a Microvolume UV / Vis Spectrophotometer, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This tender falls under the open procedure for procurements below threshold, and was initiated on 8th April 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 20th May 2022 and continue until 19th May 2024. The tender period concluded on 7th February 2022, and the successful bid, valued at £14,485, was awarded to Geneflow Limited, with delivery required in the South East of England, specifically in KT15 3NB.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment to grow. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the tender's focus on accessibility for these organisations. Companies that can provide high-quality optical and precision instruments will benefit from this contract’s scope and enhance their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Purchase of One (1) Microvolume UV / Vis Spectrophotometer 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. 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/5c67f1d0-0ec4-49e9-aac1-8ef5d1a4f98f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2022 - 19 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,485 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,485 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENEFLOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 16:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c67f1d0-0ec4-49e9-aac1-8ef5d1a4f98f
- 8 Apr 2022 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c67f1d0-0ec4-49e9-aac1-8ef5d1a4f98f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c67f1d0-0ec4-49e9-aac1-8ef5d1a4f98f
  8th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/439ec7e3-c654-467e-82d2-1b13780c3c50
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

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