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title: "Supply of PCR Robots"
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# Supply of PCR Robots

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fc4e123-6421-4bcd-837e-5774d69f7255

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded the contract for the supply of laboratory equipment, specifically PCR robots. This opportunity falls under the goods category within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. The contract is based in London, England, and was awarded on 23rd September 2021 after a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract is valued at £202,798.36 and spans from 3rd December 2020 to 14th May 2023.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that can fulfil the urgent demand for wastewater testing technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with proven capability in supplying high-quality laboratory instruments and technologies. The focus on PCR robots also highlights the importance of innovation and reliability in products geared towards enhancing laboratory capacities.

## Notice

A direct awards to facilitate increased capacity of waste water sampling 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/ced8f3c8-e928-4957-b171-b2509cc2d2a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2020 - 14 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £202,798 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £327,558 |
| 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 | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2021 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced8f3c8-e928-4957-b171-b2509cc2d2a5
- 11 Dec 2020 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257691cf-4f79-435a-aad5-9107c3afecb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced8f3c8-e928-4957-b171-b2509cc2d2a5
  29th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257691cf-4f79-435a-aad5-9107c3afecb3
  11th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ff22814-d99c-4e14-aa7a-42666f90fde3
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/354f03a5-1009-4bf6-a2a5-13cd03decd00
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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