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title: "Supply of Centrifuges and PCR machines and required consumables and reagents"
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# Supply of Centrifuges and PCR machines and required consumables and reagents

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9dc9c0fa-4045-4b15-b3fd-d78c03eb4a05

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has issued a tender for the "Supply of Centrifuges and PCR machines and required consumables and reagents." This falls under the goods category of laboratory equipment, specifically focusing on equipment for COVID wastewater testing. The tender is completed and involved a negotiated procurement method without prior publication. The contract was valued at approximately £1,397,182 and was initially set to start on 2nd December 2020, concluding on 1st July 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and consumables. Companies with expertise in supplying precision instruments may find this process advantageous for growth, especially in light of the ongoing demand for laboratory equipment related to public health initiatives. Those able to respond promptly and effectively to such urgent requirements are well-suited to compete and potentially secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Contract award - Urgent requirement for laboratory equipment for covid wastewater testing. 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/136b42a5-8b47-4d45-a986-0c3763963d97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2020 - 1 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,397,182 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,397,182 |
| 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 | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 May 2021 at 14:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136b42a5-8b47-4d45-a986-0c3763963d97
- 11 Dec 2020 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136b42a5-8b47-4d45-a986-0c3763963d97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136b42a5-8b47-4d45-a986-0c3763963d97
  24th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ded053f-fa61-4225-b719-f31fd89cbfea
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03c3b66a-0d3c-4f3c-a311-765e5dee508d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d3f2fa4-2ce7-481c-8490-48df316ff562
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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