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title: "Ultracold Cryostorage Freezer"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52370b16-3ae9-47ea-b96e-96d9cb0160cf"
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# Ultracold Cryostorage Freezer

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52370b16-3ae9-47ea-b96e-96d9cb0160cf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of One (1) Ultracold (-150°C) Cryostorage Freezer at APHA Weybridge" is facilitated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This process falls under the goods category, specifically in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. The tender, which is currently active, follows an open procurement method above the threshold. Applications for this contract were accepted until 11th October 2018, with the contract period commencing from 1st November 2018 and concluding on 31st October 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their operations within the scientific equipment supply sector. Companies capable of providing high-standard laboratory equipment and those that offer warranties would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The value of the contract, amounting to £16,332, further enhances its attractiveness for potential suppliers looking to engage with a government authority.

## Notice

Supply of Ultracold Cryostorage Freezer to APHA 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/0adce25b-56ad-41ee-9cb6-f927115bb743 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,332 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,332 |
| 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 | PANASONIC BIOMEDICAL SALES EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2018 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0adce25b-56ad-41ee-9cb6-f927115bb743
- 28 Sep 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/755ba1ec-3a53-44e8-8c8c-5708cf54b432

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0adce25b-56ad-41ee-9cb6-f927115bb743
  5th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/755ba1ec-3a53-44e8-8c8c-5708cf54b432
  28th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a7ba037-7c55-4249-be0f-79deafa5c9c4
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16200dc1-a5b3-412f-bbfe-f88f78029450
  n/a

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