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title: "30016 APHA VS200 SlideView Motorised Slide Loader"
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# 30016 APHA VS200 SlideView Motorised Slide Loader

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92b8655f-491e-43d2-9efe-2a0efb6313e7

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the supply of laboratory equipment known as the '30016 APHA VS200 SlideView Motorised Slide Loader'. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £102,381.20 GBP, with a contract period starting on 24th February 2023 and ending on 6th June 2024. The award was announced on 11th July 2023, and the tender deadline was on 23rd January 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in supplying laboratory equipment to government departments. Companies in the laboratory equipment industry, particularly those specialising in precision instruments, may find this contract suitable for bidding. The contract awarded to Evident Scientific is a significant business opportunity for firms looking to grow their presence in the laboratory equipment sector and engage with prestigious clients such as Defra.

## Notice

30016 APHA VS200 SlideView Motorised Slide Loader

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c32be7c-ce24-4258-a6ca-bbc3e619f42e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2023 - 6 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,381 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,381 |
| 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 |
| 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 | EVIDENT SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2023 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c32be7c-ce24-4258-a6ca-bbc3e619f42e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c32be7c-ce24-4258-a6ca-bbc3e619f42e
  28th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9759f97-f97e-409c-9896-8cfcc8dbb64d
  C16067_Contract_for_Publication

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