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title: "31998 - Provision of specific Reagents"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# 31998 - Provision of specific Reagents

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e1b4de3-0023-444f-bc7e-da717248be45

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, seeking tenders for "31998 - Provision of specific Reagents", relevant to the laboratory reagents industry category. The procurement method employed is a direct award through a single tender action, with a contract value of £75,000. The contract period is from 19th January 2021 to 31st March 2021, with the tender period having concluded on 19th December 2020. The contract is intended for delivery to various locations, including addresses across the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on public health and safety. Companies with expertise in providing reagents for wastewater testing, especially in the context of Covid-19 monitoring, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts issued by Defra. Engaging in this sector can enhance visibility and growth potential for businesses looking to expand their service offerings within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

EA require the provision of speciific reagents for Covid-19 waste water testing 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/f373c9d9-f921-4bb9-b317-d734a2a2db22 |
| 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 | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC (LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f373c9d9-f921-4bb9-b317-d734a2a2db22
- 9 Mar 2021 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b98600-46c5-4417-81b5-06037587a082

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f373c9d9-f921-4bb9-b317-d734a2a2db22
  20th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b98600-46c5-4417-81b5-06037587a082
  9th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e61b7e2-0ef9-4a09-add3-96f274174d9c
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40dd06e4-380e-40cb-bf3a-8f122fbc53e0
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

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