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title: "Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Robots"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Robots

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4349aa33-16c6-4f73-a2cf-294c6f5ec8c5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchasing of three automated nucleic acid extraction robots by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This tender, classified under laboratory and precision equipment, specifies a contract value of £133,459. The procurement method utilised is a limited procedure, involving the award of a contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The tender period concluded on 7th November 2017, with the contract running from 7th December 2017 to 7th December 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those capable of supplying advanced biomedical instrumentation. Companies that specialise in goods related to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete in this market. The involvement of Defra as the buyer indicates a stable procurement avenue for suppliers looking to expand their operations within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Purchase of 3 x automated nucleic acid extraction robots 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/5ab22c5b-4ffc-4fd6-8236-09af9d6c76be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2017 - 7 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,365 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,823 |
| 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 | THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ab22c5b-4ffc-4fd6-8236-09af9d6c76be
- 15 Dec 2017 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c5b8b2-0660-4f28-a692-1d5eb2263645

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ab22c5b-4ffc-4fd6-8236-09af9d6c76be
  8th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c5b8b2-0660-4f28-a692-1d5eb2263645
  15th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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