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title: "24280, Service Contract for Hamilton Microlab Star Robots"
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# 24280, Service Contract for Hamilton Microlab Star Robots

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b7f7598-82e9-41ff-a843-e28ff37f763b

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has completed a procurement process for a service contract involving five Hamilton Microlab Star Robots. This contract, valued at £23,584, falls under the industrial robots category and is classified as a service procurement. The procurement method used was limited, awarding the contract without prior publication of a notice. The contract period runs from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018. The procurement was initiated in the context of laboratory and technical services, with relevant delivery regions including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in technical services, laboratory services, and legal services, particularly those that are SMEs or voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in robotic automation, laboratory equipment maintenance, or related technical support would be well-suited to participate. By engaging with such contracts, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish long-term relationships with a significant government buyer, enhancing their market presence and opportunities for growth.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) require a service contract for five (5) Hamilton Microlab Star Robots in the Surveillance and Laboratory Services Division. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d2de89-6b0d-43b8-afca-b070559bc4d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,584 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,584 |
| 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 | HAMILTON ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2017 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d2de89-6b0d-43b8-afca-b070559bc4d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d2de89-6b0d-43b8-afca-b070559bc4d4
  8th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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