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title: "Supply of One (1) Automated Coverslipper and Connection System"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Supply of One (1) Automated Coverslipper and Connection System

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e35c491-a97c-484c-81aa-91fba6dec37e

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## Summary

The contract titled "Supply of One (1) Automated Coverslipper and Connection System" has been awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £45,887.06. The award date was on February 25, 2022, following an open procurement method for services under the threshold. The contract period spans from March 31, 2022, to March 30, 2024, and the delivery address is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically at postal code KT15 3NB.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with the Defra Network in providing essential laboratory equipment. Businesses that specialise in laboratory, optical, and precision instruments are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the nature of the required goods and the emphasis on service contracts for supporting health agency operations in infectious disease control within Great Britain.

## Notice

Contract award for the supply, delivery and installation of one (1) Automated Cover Slipper and Connection System and optional service contract to support the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in the detection and control of infectious diseases within Great Britain.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c065b74-8c44-4ac9-b0e6-f07e6f04314e |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,887 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,887 |
| 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 | EPREDIA TRADING AS SHANDON DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 12:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c065b74-8c44-4ac9-b0e6-f07e6f04314e
- 11 Mar 2022 at 20:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c065b74-8c44-4ac9-b0e6-f07e6f04314e
- 3 Mar 2022 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c065b74-8c44-4ac9-b0e6-f07e6f04314e
- 22 Dec 2021 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632121b1-5f5f-4666-9c2d-142c63e992fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c065b74-8c44-4ac9-b0e6-f07e6f04314e
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632121b1-5f5f-4666-9c2d-142c63e992fb
  22nd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to Bravo Solutions below
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2277ae6-3fb0-4510-bbcd-38a784327b91
  n/a

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