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title: "Service Contract for two (2) Biorobot Universal Platforms"
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# Service Contract for two (2) Biorobot Universal Platforms

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22a9d468-3656-4fd6-a1e0-14f0173cd672

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), which has issued a tender for a Service Contract for two Biorobot Universal Platforms, targeted at the repair and maintenance of precision equipment within the health sector. This contract is situated in Weybridge, South East England, and is currently in the award stage following a limited procurement method, having been completed recently on 22nd March 2018. The contract is valued at £19,593 and is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2018, continuing until 31st March 2019. The deadline for submissions was 1st March 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and servicing of laboratory and precision equipment. Companies that are well-positioned to engage with this contract include those with experience in providing technical support for scientific instruments, particularly in the fields of biology and health. Participation in this procurement could enhance the growth trajectory of suitable firms by establishing ongoing relationships with government health agencies, thereby securing future contracts in similar domains.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) require an annual service contract for two (2) Biorobot Universal Platforms for use in the Science Directorate of APHA, Weybridge . APHA uses the Equipment for extracting Ribonucleic Acid from biological samples. Constant access and functioning of this Equipment is imperative to allow APHA to fulfil Government obligations for front-line statutory testing for the avian notifiable diseases of Avian Influenza and Newcastle disease and other test portfolio commitments. 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/ae8faab7-c560-45ea-89e1-bff0b8b31061 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,593 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,593 |
| 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 | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8faab7-c560-45ea-89e1-bff0b8b31061

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8faab7-c560-45ea-89e1-bff0b8b31061
  23rd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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