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title: "Contract for the Supply of Two (2) Laboratory Refrigerated Bench Top Centrifuges"
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# Contract for the Supply of Two (2) Laboratory Refrigerated Bench Top Centrifuges

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27527224-1a7e-4d3d-a9e8-3be19823c86e

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## Summary

The tender titled "Contract for the Supply of Two (2) Laboratory Refrigerated Bench Top Centrifuges" has been issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focused on laboratory centrifuges and accessories, and it was published on 30 November 2020. The procurement process uses the open method and is currently in the award stage following its completion. The contract period is set from 10 February 2021 to 12 March 2024, with a tender end date of 23 December 2020. The estimated contract value is £20,180.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, especially those SMEs capable of supplying high-quality laboratory centrifuges that meet specific technical requirements. Competitors should be equipped to provide goods that adhere to essential safety standards and specifications, including a corrosion-resistant design and precise temperature control features. Companies involved in manufacturing laboratory machinery, as well as those providing laboratory-related accessories, can find valuable opportunities through this procurement process to expand their market reach and enhance their product offerings.

## Notice

Supply of Two (2) Laboratory Refrigerated Bench Top Centrifuges. - Capacity of 4L (4 x 1000ml) - External Dimensions and weight: Height no greater than 380mm, width no greater than 760mm and depth no greater 690mm. Weight up to 120 kg. - Corrosion-resistant, high-thermal conductivity, 304 grade stainless steel - Maximal centrifuge speed of 15,200 rpm (25830 g; rotor dependent). - Achievable run speeds of up to 4,200 rpm (4122 g) with a swinging bucket rotor. - Minimum speed control accuracy of +-40 rpm. - Time accuracy in one or both formats of hours/minutes or minutes/seconds (preferred) - A temperature range between minus ten (-10) degC and plus forty (+40) degC. - Accuracy control of +/- two (2) degC. - A pre-Cooling function. - Acceleration/Deceleration Rates up to nine (9) or ten (10). - Facility to allow frequently used settings for users/applications to be pre-programmed and stored. - Controls for setting speed, runtime, temperature and acceleration/deceleration rates. Display screen on which these parameters can be displayed. - Viewing window for safe calibration of the instrument. - Secure lid locking system with sensor to ensure lid is locked. - Easy chamber access and quick installation of rotors. - Low operational noise level (

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13a91e0-50d1-4799-9cce-510cd1972616 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2021 - 12 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,180 |
| 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 | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13a91e0-50d1-4799-9cce-510cd1972616
- 30 Nov 2020 at 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a28a16b-2016-41e8-b0dc-ad59c900e5a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13a91e0-50d1-4799-9cce-510cd1972616
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a28a16b-2016-41e8-b0dc-ad59c900e5a9
  30th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a48fe3bc-4cea-4f0e-b2b4-c72e7ac6bc85
  n/a
- http://help@bravosolution.co.uk
  E-Tendering portal help
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbfb3904-a3ca-4d4a-bdcb-ffa498200a4f
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

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