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title: "The purchase of a KingFisher Flex 96"
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# The purchase of a KingFisher Flex 96

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e6f260e-92f7-47d4-b5a3-941629e8c8f3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the supply of one KingFisher Flex 96 by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. The total contract value is £38,970, categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender was initiated as a direct procurement through a single tender action, which is below threshold. The contract period commenced on 10 October 2019 and concluded on 31 October 2019. The tender period ended on 10 September 2019, making it a completed process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies that are capable of supplying high-quality technical products in this sector would find this avenue valuable for growth. As only a single supplier was awarded the contract, competitive businesses that can deliver similar or improved products may gain insights on best practices and standards required for participation in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Supply of one (1) KingFisher Flex 96 to Animal Plant Health Agency (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/7fbff5b2-34c1-45a0-ae41-087b3c243e04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,970 |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2019 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fbff5b2-34c1-45a0-ae41-087b3c243e04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fbff5b2-34c1-45a0-ae41-087b3c243e04
  14th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c50bdbd-dcdc-4a28-8725-9e19b697b709
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- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  E-Tendering portal

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