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title: "35395 - Upgrade of Agilent 1260 HPLC System"
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# 35395 - Upgrade of Agilent 1260 HPLC System

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fc5603f-4cca-4163-a680-e4baaa205642

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the upgrade of an Agilent 1260 HPLC system, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £20,992.23. The procurement method utilised is a direct single tender action, which is below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 27th January 2022, while the contract period is set to start on 31st March 2022 and run until 30th March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying laboratory and analytical equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that specialise in ultra-performance liquid chromatography and have the capability to meet the specifications set out by the Defra Network would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, registering with the Defra e-Tendering portal is essential for interested suppliers to access all necessary documents and ensure participation in future tenders.

## Notice

Supply of Ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) equipment used to separate, analyse and quantify biological compounds. 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/5c5412ab-752c-47e7-964f-8463c11580d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,992 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,992 |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5412ab-752c-47e7-964f-8463c11580d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5412ab-752c-47e7-964f-8463c11580d1
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e40c43e3-c7d9-4687-b0f1-0643b3c5aa29
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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