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title: "Purchase of automated crimper"
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# Purchase of automated crimper

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b2bd502-d385-41e3-b8ca-67d18e3c6a6b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of an Automated Bench-top Crimper machine by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with an estimated contract value of £20,278. The tender was published on 31st July 2018 and was active until 20th August 2018. The award for this contract was made on 19th September 2018, and the contract period spans from 28th September 2018 to 29th November 2019. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those offering automated machinery solutions. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying precision instruments, as well as those capable of providing after-sales support and maintenance services, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The emphasis on enhancing health and safety standards also points towards a demand for companies that prioritise these aspects in their equipment offerings.

## Notice

To purchase an Automated Bench-top Crimper machine to seal caps on to glass vials stoppered with rubber bungs. A new machine is required to increase productivity while also decreasing the risk and seriousness of a potential Health & Safety incident when capping glass vials. 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/882568a8-66e0-4c0a-b172-4452a1ecb0ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2018 - 29 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,278 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,278 |
| 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 | CAP CODER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2018 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/882568a8-66e0-4c0a-b172-4452a1ecb0ab
- 31 Jul 2018 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812490c0-cd5d-4793-a29d-d2eeb02df4e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/882568a8-66e0-4c0a-b172-4452a1ecb0ab
  2nd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812490c0-cd5d-4793-a29d-d2eeb02df4e1
  31st July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/235ef31e-8d16-486c-9e70-f5db011880c6
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d047d0a-3b1f-4bfa-bf2e-1d4f2a1bd44d
  n/a

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