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title: "Supply of one (1) Automated Chromatography System to Animal Plant Health Agency"
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# Supply of one (1) Automated Chromatography System to Animal Plant Health Agency

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-335b8e00-e819-4550-9a4d-05838a5ea7d9

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently engaged in the award stage of a procurement process for the supply of an Automated Chromatography System. This contract, valued at £34,565, is targeted at the laboratory equipment sector, and the equipment will support the work of the Cell and Tissue Culture Section at APHA-Weybridge, located in Buckinghamshire, England. The contract period runs from 9th October 2019 to 31st October 2019. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action, being below the relevant financial threshold, and the tender period ended on 9th September 2019.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Businesses that excel in manufacturing or supplying laboratory technology and services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engagement with platforms such as the Defra eTendering system is essential for accessing upcoming procurement opportunities, which may lead to sustained partnerships with governmental bodies.

## Notice

Purchase of automated chromatography system for purifying proteins and biomolecules. The equipment will be used by the Cell and Tissue Culture Section (CTC) at APHA-Weybridge to purify reagents that are supplied to APHA and commercial customers. The equipment will also be used in research projects where novel methods of purifying proteins may be required. 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/b7d0924d-cbd2-4e73-af74-c1846beb78d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,565 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,565 |
| 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 | GE HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2019 at 16:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d0924d-cbd2-4e73-af74-c1846beb78d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d0924d-cbd2-4e73-af74-c1846beb78d2
  14th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c32b5ad-cffe-40e5-b0dd-ef5221d0d990
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk?,
  E-Tendering portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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