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title: "Supply of three (3) 96 well Washer Dispenser with Stacking Platforms"
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# Supply of three (3) 96 well Washer Dispenser with Stacking Platforms

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73944e68-bf4e-4b57-ba2e-3684d813f7ed

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of three Automated 96 well microtitre plate washers and dispensers, including plate stacking units, by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This contract, valued at £125,650, is part of the goods category in the laboratory equipment industry. The contract period commenced on 27th February 2018 and extends until 31st March 2019, with delivery required at laboratories in Newcastle and Carmarthen. The tender process is classified as an open procedure and was initially published on 5th January 2018, with a deadline for submissions on 5th February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and installation services. Companies able to fulfil the requirements for high-precision automated devices, along with the capability for installation and support in the provided locations, will find this contract enticing. The use of an open procurement method also allows a wide range of suppliers to participate, encouraging competition and innovation in the bidding process.

## Notice

APHA requires the supply, delivery and installation of three (3) Automated 96 well microtitre plate washers / dispensers with plate stacking units for use in bovine gamma interferon testing. These units will be used in both the APHA gamma interferon laboratories based in Newcastle, England and Carmarthen, Wales. 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/71b05292-1f73-4133-b371-f31850dd3a74 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,650 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOTEK INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2018 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b05292-1f73-4133-b371-f31850dd3a74
- 5 Jan 2018 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60516bc-4a1d-4fb0-baf5-3817c107006d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b05292-1f73-4133-b371-f31850dd3a74
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60516bc-4a1d-4fb0-baf5-3817c107006d
  5th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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