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title: "Supply of Rapid DNA Sequencing Instrument"
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# Supply of Rapid DNA Sequencing Instrument

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bc8876b-a7e7-4e13-97ab-ba49858e981e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded a contract for the supply of one Rapid DNA Sequencing Instrument. This contract falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and is valued at £33,204.80. The tender was completed with a contract period commencing on 30th June 2022 and concluding on 29th June 2023. The procurement method utilised was a direct award through a single tender action, completing the tender phase on 4th May 2022. The delivery location is based in the South East of England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and technology. Companies with expertise in the development or distribution of precision instruments would be especially well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the specific requirements of the DNA sequencing market. Engaging with the Defra procurement operations can facilitate further opportunities for collaboration and expansion within this specialised sector.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the supply of one (1) Rapid DNA Sequencing equipment. 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/ad55ecea-4d24-4dc3-a380-f32debeacdd9 |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2022 - 29 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,204 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,204 |
| 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 | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2022 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad55ecea-4d24-4dc3-a380-f32debeacdd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad55ecea-4d24-4dc3-a380-f32debeacdd9
  18th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d19fe842-a40f-450b-9eaf-09913c302bbd
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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