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title: "23755 - Supply of one (1) Laboratory Fermenter"
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# 23755 - Supply of one (1) Laboratory Fermenter

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b9bf8e1-e901-4c72-a0c5-a0ee904920bf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of one Laboratory Fermenter by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This project falls under the goods category, specifically related to laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is ideal for inviting a wide range of suppliers. The tender was published on 27th July 2018, with a tender period that concluded on 10th September 2018, and the contract period extending from 31st March 2019 to 30th March 2020. The total contract value is approximately £99,502.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and manufacturing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the open nature of the procurement process, a diverse range of suppliers can compete, enhancing business growth potential. Companies with experience in providing precision laboratory equipment would be particularly well-suited to respond to this opportunity, allowing them to expand their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

APHA require the purchase of one (1) fermenter to allow large volumes of bacterial, fungal or yeast cells to be grown in a controlled environment. 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/f3352b70-8bff-457e-9957-669506a89dc9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 30 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,502 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,502 |
| 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 | EPPENDORF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2018 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3352b70-8bff-457e-9957-669506a89dc9
- 27 Jul 2018 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabf4e97-6cfb-4646-9076-678fb41042ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3352b70-8bff-457e-9957-669506a89dc9
  9th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabf4e97-6cfb-4646-9076-678fb41042ad
  27th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5d93859-e496-4a20-874b-bf3a8d4b1538
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b59de80e-3bf5-4680-86a7-a931a1cebab3
  n/a

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