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title: "CEFAS22: Maintenance and Servicing on molecular genetics laboratory instruments"
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# CEFAS22: Maintenance and Servicing on molecular genetics laboratory instruments

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98ee9ddf-4857-4a5f-9511-d2284586965f

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## Summary

The procurement process described is centred around a tender titled "CEFAS22: Maintenance and Servicing on molecular genetics laboratory instruments," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This process falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on laboratory equipment. The procurement was a direct method, executed as a single tender action below the threshold, and concluded on 11 April 2022. The contract was awarded to Qiagen Ltd. for a total value of £18,791.05, covering maintenance services from 12 April 2022 until 20 July 2023. The relevant contracting location is the Cefas Weymouth laboratory, situated in England, with delivery addresses extending across various regions, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory services and equipment maintenance, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer specialised servicing capabilities. Companies with experience in molecular genetics laboratory instruments would be particularly well-suited to compete, benefiting from the established relationship with the Defra Network and demonstrating their expertise in maintaining complex laboratory machinery. As the contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, providing a pathway for growth in this niche sector.

## Notice

To provide servicing and maintenance on 5 x Qiagen molecular genetics laboratory instruments at the Cefas Weymouth laboratory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8147e4c2-6412-415e-9f0f-10336f3c2143 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2022 - 20 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,791 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,791 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8147e4c2-6412-415e-9f0f-10336f3c2143

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8147e4c2-6412-415e-9f0f-10336f3c2143
  17th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32145f87-0871-4e96-b46e-ee0ddf1f9145
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