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title: "Supply of Two (2) Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processors"
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# Supply of Two (2) Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processors

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c6f94db-2e31-4500-9104-51d7cdbeaa3c

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is planning a tender for the Supply of Two (2) Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processors. This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category (CPV code: 38000000) and is located in the South East region, United Kingdom (postal code: KT15 3NB). The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 17th November 2022. The contract period spans from 1st March 2023 to 28th February 2024.

This tender by the Defra Network eTendering Portal offers an opportunity for businesses specialised in laboratory equipment to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate. The procurement process involves the supply, delivery, and installation of specialized equipment required by APHA Weybridge, with a deadline for delivery by 31st March 2023.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) requires the supply, delivery and installation of two (2) Automated Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processors (the Equipment) for programmable processing of histological tissue specimens within the Histopathology department, APHA Weybridge. Delivery is required by 31st March 2023. Additional information: Please note that the tender documents will be published in due course online at: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972cf22d-920c-4869-99c8-78bb10072dfb |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2024 |
| 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 | Planned |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2022 at 11:33 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972cf22d-920c-4869-99c8-78bb10072dfb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/972cf22d-920c-4869-99c8-78bb10072dfb
  4th November 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to Bravo:

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.gov.uk

## Provenance

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