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title: "37547 - Provision of an Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Robot"
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# 37547 - Provision of an Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Robot

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d01768b-9368-4989-8509-2d9fb7047521

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## Summary

The Procurement Process involves the award of a contract for the provision of an Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Robot by APHA, managed through the Defra Network eTendering Portal. The contract, classified under Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, has a total value of £78,442.80 and a tender deadline of 11th November 2022. The target completion date for the robot installation is scheduled for 27th January 2023, with potential additional purchases. The procurement method used is an Open procedure below threshold, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender opportunity offers businesses in the Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry a chance to compete for the supply, delivery, and installation of the required equipment. SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those experienced in providing technological solutions for laboratory settings, are well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement process managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal provides a fair opportunity for eligible suppliers to engage with the public sector and potentially expand their business through successful contract awards.

## Notice

APHA require the supply, delivery, and installation of one (1) Kingfisher Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Robot (the 'Equipment') by 27th January 2023 with the potential to purchase a further one (1) item of Equipment, if budget is available, within the Contract period. 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/0ad88928-b3e7-494c-a174-9576376da3bb |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2023 - 26 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,442 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,442 |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2022 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad88928-b3e7-494c-a174-9576376da3bb
- 21 Oct 2022 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6ce1c68-af64-4ed0-8fba-905668ef1230

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad88928-b3e7-494c-a174-9576376da3bb
  23rd December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6ce1c68-af64-4ed0-8fba-905668ef1230
  21st October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c623e703-3369-4cd2-b912-c746eb14f176
  n/a

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