---
title: "Supply of two (2) Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Upright Freezers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71b3df7c-3f06-4867-b403-cdbd6ce76ab0"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71b3df7c-3f06-4867-b403-cdbd6ce76ab0"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71b3df7c-3f06-4867-b403-cdbd6ce76ab0.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71b3df7c-3f06-4867-b403-cdbd6ce76ab0.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2017-02-07"
---

# Supply of two (2) Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Upright Freezers

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71b3df7c-3f06-4867-b403-cdbd6ce76ab0

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71b3df7c-3f06-4867-b403-cdbd6ce76ab0)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71b3df7c-3f06-4867-b403-cdbd6ce76ab0.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which sought bids for the supply and delivery of two Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Upright Freezers for use in the Pathology Department at its labs in Weybridge. The tender was initiated on December 5, 2016, and had a submission deadline of December 21, 2016. The contract, valued at £14,283, is classified mainly under pathology services and laboratory services, with a contract period extending from February 1, 2017, to March 31, 2017, using an open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those manufacturing or supplying laboratory equipment. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) can particularly benefit from this contract due to its inclusive suitability requirements. Companies that specialise in refrigeration equipment or related goods would find this tender relevant and should consider preparing competitive bids to leverage this opportunity for business expansion.

## Notice

APHA requires the supply and delivery of the Equipment for use within its LABS, Pathology Department based at the Weybridge site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fefffca-d037-4f85-86ec-3eadf65aea6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,283 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,283 |
| 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 | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 39711123 - Upright-type freezers
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2017 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fefffca-d037-4f85-86ec-3eadf65aea6a
- 5 Dec 2016 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8e569ef-b5a3-498d-80bc-6c96f319d2a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fefffca-d037-4f85-86ec-3eadf65aea6a
  7th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8e569ef-b5a3-498d-80bc-6c96f319d2a0
  5th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71b3df7c-3f06-4867-b403-cdbd6ce76ab0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71b3df7c-3f06-4867-b403-cdbd6ce76ab0.json.