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title: "Provision of a DNA Extraction Robot"
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# Provision of a DNA Extraction Robot

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29094d51-7131-4f20-a1f5-1617ab4d529f

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## Summary

The tender titled "Provision of a DNA Extraction Robot" has been issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This procurement falls under the category of installation services of laboratory equipment and is located in the South West of England. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline on 11 January 2021. The contract is expected to begin on 15 January 2021 and will conclude by 31 March 2022. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, aiming for the supply, delivery, and installation of a nucleic acid extraction robot to assist in detecting and controlling bovine tuberculosis.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the supply and installation of sophisticated laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in medical technology, laboratory services, or automation solutions would be particularly suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance diagnostic efficiency within the public health sector. Participation in such tenders can lead to not only financial gains but also the establishment of lasting relationships with government agencies and contributions to public health improvements.

## Notice

APHA require the supply, delivery and installation of one (1) Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Robot on or before, 31st March 2021. The extraction platform supports the application of a polymerase chain reaction assay for the detection and control of bovine TB within Great Britain. The aim of this assay is to reduce the current culture diagnostic period from six (6) to twenty two (22) weeks down to less than 5 days. Additional information: Further information on how to submit a quote can be found here: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/579647640176D40024DC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c1a1f51-a61a-4405-8743-55ada56b4de0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DH |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 14:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c1a1f51-a61a-4405-8743-55ada56b4de0
- 5 Jan 2021 at 20:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c1a1f51-a61a-4405-8743-55ada56b4de0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c1a1f51-a61a-4405-8743-55ada56b4de0
  6th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/579647640176D40024DC

## Provenance

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