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title: "29470 - Provision of a Heated Slide Stainer"
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# 29470 - Provision of a Heated Slide Stainer

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5484d050-7e9d-4583-8376-3c4fbfd19e65

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of a Heated Slide Stainer is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This contract, designated as "29470", falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The tender was published on 25th August 2020, with the tender period closing on 15th September 2020. Following the award of the contract on 25th September 2020, the contract is set to commence on 20th November 2020 and conclude on 19th November 2021. The total value of this procurement is £19,918.58, and it was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the supply of laboratory equipment. Businesses specialising in laboratory supplies, precision instruments, or other related fields would be well-suited to compete for future contracts under this initiative. By participating in such tenders, companies can potentially expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with a substantial contracting authority like Defra.

## Notice

Provision of a Heated Slide Stainer. 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/9cadac45-6ca5-412d-8f79-a699f2e0fedf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2020 - 19 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,918 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,918 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2020 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cadac45-6ca5-412d-8f79-a699f2e0fedf
- 25 Aug 2020 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb3be63-804f-4364-8c37-834cee858aa6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cadac45-6ca5-412d-8f79-a699f2e0fedf
  23rd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb3be63-804f-4364-8c37-834cee858aa6
  25th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c0861d7-7801-4597-a181-d9ff771ac9c8
  n/a

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