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title: "Cytation 5 automated reader / Florescent Antibody Virus Neutralisation test"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48f40525-14ec-4cc3-a419-efc8b23d2730"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2019-07-19"
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# Cytation 5 automated reader / Florescent Antibody Virus Neutralisation test

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48f40525-14ec-4cc3-a419-efc8b23d2730

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has completed a tender titled "Cytation 5 automated reader / Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralisation test". This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total value of £69,028. The delivery location is in Yorkshire and the Humber, and the contract period spans from 14 December 2018 to 28 February 2020. This procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 10 December 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and services. Companies capable of supplying and installing advanced laboratory equipment would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could help expand their market presence, enhance capabilities, and build long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

The supply and installation of a Cytation 5 Automated Plate Reader

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b97a87-6064-4313-80ac-393b9dc672c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2018 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,028 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,028 |
| 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 | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2019 at 07:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b97a87-6064-4313-80ac-393b9dc672c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b97a87-6064-4313-80ac-393b9dc672c1
  19th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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