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title: "Supply of one (1) Gel and Blot Imaging System"
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# Supply of one (1) Gel and Blot Imaging System

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9699e801-4eb3-4673-a94c-447dcaa49a94

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded a contract for the supply of one Gel and Blot Imaging System, essential for its Pathology Department in Weybridge. The procurement fell within the goods category and was executed through a limited procurement method, with an estimated value of £20,790. The award notice was published on 20 February 2018, and the contract will remain active from 16 February 2018 to 31 March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can effectively compete for similar contracts, particularly those that are innovative and capable of catering to the specific requirements of the public sector. Companies that align their offerings with the technological needs of agencies like the APHA will find ample avenues for growth in this sector.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) require the purchase of one (1) Gel and Blot Imaging System for use within the Pathology Department, (part of the Science Directorate) of APHA, Weybridge. 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/9bca3c40-bd97-4b11-a3ec-b8e51dc04405 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,790 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,790 |
| 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 | BIO-RAD LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2018 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bca3c40-bd97-4b11-a3ec-b8e51dc04405

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bca3c40-bd97-4b11-a3ec-b8e51dc04405
  20th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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