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title: "Purchase of A Mechanical Ultra-Low temperature Freezer"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-acc860ad-a548-4355-b381-8321323f0d2c"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Purchase of A Mechanical Ultra-Low temperature Freezer

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acc860ad-a548-4355-b381-8321323f0d2c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the acquisition of a mechanical ultra-low temperature freezer by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This tender falls under the category of laboratory equipment installation services, with a total value of £16,326. The procurement method is an open procedure designed for contracts below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 31st August 2020. The delivery of the equipment is expected by 30th October 2020, with the contract duration starting from 30th October 2020 and extending until 29th October 2025. The products will be delivered to addresses across the United Kingdom, predominantly in the East Midlands region.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment, particularly those capable of supplying cryogenic technology and components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially accessible due to its open procedure format, which encourages competition. Companies with a focus on the engineering and manufacturing of high-precision laboratory equipment would be well-suited to apply, particularly those prepared to meet stringent safety and operational specifications as detailed in the tender requirements.

## Notice

APHA require the supply and Delivery of one (1) PHCbi -150degC Freezer 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/2dba7f0e-815b-4ce1-9e92-b5d444dab4c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2020 - 29 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,326 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,326 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHC EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dba7f0e-815b-4ce1-9e92-b5d444dab4c3
- 7 Aug 2020 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f38ac2f3-ef6b-41b2-8263-c4f9aaa093cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dba7f0e-815b-4ce1-9e92-b5d444dab4c3
  29th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f38ac2f3-ef6b-41b2-8263-c4f9aaa093cf
  7th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ada40dda-27cb-4540-9998-729589abcca0
  n/a
- http://help@bravosolution.co.uk
  E-Tendering portal helpline
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aad6b847-7669-4158-bd2a-b21186972fe1
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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