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title: "Servicing of MiSeq and LIMS Equipment"
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# Servicing of MiSeq and LIMS Equipment

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-327e982f-7dc1-4f78-95ba-fa08d363eae5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Servicing of MiSeq and LIMS Equipment" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is located in London, England. The contract falls under the services category, specifically related to contract administration, research, and environmental services. This is a limited procurement method with an award given without prior publication of a contract notice. The tender was concluded on 9 March 2017, with the contract period commencing on 9 April 2017 and running until 8 April 2018. The awarded value of the contract is £26,102.58, and the successful supplier is Illumina Cambridge Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the fields of research, environmental services, and data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, particularly those that can provide high-quality servicing and support for high-tech laboratory equipment like the MiSeq. Participating in such tenders can enhance skills, increase visibility in the marketplace, and contribute to various research initiatives across sectors.

## Notice

APHA requires a service contract for the Equipment in the CSU. The Equipment provides a Next-Generation Sequencing Service that supports research projects and commercial activity across APHA, providing a high volume of data for characterising microbial communities and identifying possible pathogens. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9d0c48-b7da-428a-b2eb-6a6c620aad92 |
| 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 | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2017 - 8 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,102 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,102 |
| 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 | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79994000 - Contract administration services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2017 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9d0c48-b7da-428a-b2eb-6a6c620aad92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9d0c48-b7da-428a-b2eb-6a6c620aad92
  2nd June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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