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title: "34712 - APHA Inverted Fluorescent Microscope"
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# 34712 - APHA Inverted Fluorescent Microscope

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89c0f5fc-3eea-4d19-9f05-8716900fda2b

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## Summary

The Animal & Plant Health Authority (APHA) has awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of an Inverted Fluorescent Microscope. The contract, valued at £21,470.75 GBP, was awarded to Nikon UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure and the contract period is from 13th January 2023 to 12th January 2024.

This tender for the supply of an Inverted Fluorescent Microscope by APHA presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete. The contract value and scope make it suitable for businesses seeking growth in the optical equipment sector.

## Notice

APHA Inverted Fluorescent Microscope 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/e6fd3fe2-5e59-4e96-86c8-b0779ffb8db4 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2023 - 12 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,470 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,470 |
| 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 | SP1J 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 | NIKON UK, BRANCH OF NIKON EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2023 at 16:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6fd3fe2-5e59-4e96-86c8-b0779ffb8db4
- 23 Dec 2022 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6fd3fe2-5e59-4e96-86c8-b0779ffb8db4
- 12 Sep 2022 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f884d8a-d1c7-406f-928b-61544d4606b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6fd3fe2-5e59-4e96-86c8-b0779ffb8db4
  28th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f884d8a-d1c7-406f-928b-61544d4606b8
  12th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c03bf98a-23b0-454e-8554-9c7c67617ab8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b7c3811-f1a7-470b-99ec-3a9fb5b31e14
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b54c12d-5cfc-473f-b613-98d81a63c858
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

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