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title: "Supply of Bench-Top PCR Machines"
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# Supply of Bench-Top PCR Machines

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43a238c5-34fa-4b5e-9363-7564f083ee26

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## Summary

The Contract was awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the supply of Bench-Top Real-Time PCR Machines, a procurement process categorized under the goods sector. The total contract value is £68,129, with Agilent Technologies UK Ltd selected as the supplier. The procurement took place in the United Kingdom and was officially awarded on 24 March 2017, following a tender period that concluded on 15 February 2017. The contract duration spans from 31 March 2017 to 1 April 2019, with the possibility of additional purchases based on budget availability.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment and agricultural sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations (VSOs). Companies that supply real-time PCR equipment or related research laboratory services would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Engaging in such public procurement processes can enhance business growth, reputation, and access to future contracts within government and public sector projects.

## Notice

Defra procuring on behalf of APHA: The Authority is looking for a supplier to supply Bench-Top Real-Time PCR Equipment. Please note that the Authority is planning to purchase up to maximum of seven (7) PCR instruments by 31/03/17 with the possibility of purchasing further equipment in Financial Year 2017/2018 dependent upon budgets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2f298c-c093-4755-91bd-5fb067a0e178 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2017 - 1 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,129 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,129 |
| 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

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2f298c-c093-4755-91bd-5fb067a0e178
- 2 Feb 2017 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888d7fba-146c-46dd-98bb-3b528f0ba49f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2f298c-c093-4755-91bd-5fb067a0e178
  28th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888d7fba-146c-46dd-98bb-3b528f0ba49f
  2nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Bravo Link

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