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title: "Laboratory Chemicals for APHA"
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# Laboratory Chemicals for APHA

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5988f17-fe79-4db3-aebf-26207194eba9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of laboratory chemicals is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. The tender, titled "Laboratory Chemicals for APHA," primarily falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory reagents and glassware. This procurement opportunity is at the award stage, with the contract period set from 1st July 2015 to 31st March 2018. The announcement of the award was published on 29th December 2017 and involves a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, allowing for pre-qualified suppliers to compete.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the laboratory supply chain, particularly those specialising in chemicals, reagents, and laboratory glassware. Suppliers that are compliant with the Defra registration requirements on the Bravo portal and those that can deliver to a broad range of locations, including British Overseas Territories and mainland UK, will find this opportunity suitable for growth. The tender is particularly appropriate for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the science and laboratory sectors looking to secure contracts with a major governmental organisation.

## Notice

APHA requires the supply of laboratory chemicals as agreed in the UK SBS Framework Agreement RE140019/003. This Order Form covers the following Lots: - Lot 1: Chemicals and Reagents, Solvents, Fine Chemicals, Bulk Chemicals - Lot 2: Stains and Dyes - Lot 3: Laboratory Disinfectants - Lot 4: Stable Isotopes Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45d5555-167d-4fea-a836-8b586c4daea4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2015 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | FISHER SCIENTIFIC; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SIGMA-ALDRICH; VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2017 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45d5555-167d-4fea-a836-8b586c4daea4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45d5555-167d-4fea-a836-8b586c4daea4
  29th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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