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title: "CEFAS: Provision of laboratory benching for wastewater sequencing facility"
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# CEFAS: Provision of laboratory benching for wastewater sequencing facility

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86e73860-9de2-447f-89d1-7b4e8a8aea8d

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## Summary

The tender titled "CEFAS: Provision of laboratory benching for wastewater sequencing facility" has been awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project involves the provision of laboratory benching essential for the UK's wastewater surveillance programme, specifically aimed at detecting COVID-19 variants. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with the contract valued at £13,261. The contract period spans from 13 October 2021 to 12 October 2022, and the relevant location for delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was officially awarded on 10 September 2021, with the details published on 12 October 2021.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible due to its procurement method. Companies that have experience in providing scientific equipment or services related to wastewater management would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging in this sector could allow businesses to contribute to vital public health initiatives while expanding their market reach.

## Notice

Laboratory benching is required for a wastewater sequencing facility. Wastewater sequencing is essential to the UK government's SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance programme, providing early detection and identification of COVID-19 variants. This work has been contracted through a Defra call-off agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4aab5a0-5e88-4f00-9d3c-8bbee0864e23 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2021 - 12 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,261 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,261 |
| 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 | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SENATOR SPECIALIST PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39181000 - Laboratory benching

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2021 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4aab5a0-5e88-4f00-9d3c-8bbee0864e23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4aab5a0-5e88-4f00-9d3c-8bbee0864e23
  12th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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