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title: "24030 - Supply of five (5) Real time PCR machines"
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# 24030 - Supply of five (5) Real time PCR machines

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a07ab5df-cc70-45ca-840d-c6262249bcab

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of five Real-Time PCR machines has been initiated by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). The project falls under the category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment and is located in the North West and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a single tender action, and this procurement stage has recently been completed, with the award date noted on 5th September 2018 and an active contract period that extends until 13th September 2019. The total value of the award is £59,987.40 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that supply PCR machines or similar technological products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider such contracts, as they may find competitive advantages in bidding for government contracts through the Defra Network eTendering Portal. The focus on veterinary disease surveillance offers additional avenues for businesses engaged in health-related technologies to maximise their growth potential in the public sector.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) require the purchase of five (5) PCR's for use across the Science Directorate of APHA, Penrith and Starcross. These instruments will support veterinary disease surveillance and research. The instruments will primarily be used to aid in critical disease investigations. 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/03f32c82-9b65-4b91-8693-606424d9b2fd |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2018 - 13 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,987 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,987 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2018 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03f32c82-9b65-4b91-8693-606424d9b2fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03f32c82-9b65-4b91-8693-606424d9b2fd
  26th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9891ba32-4dfa-4d77-8c9e-b59998cced61
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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