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title: "Central Sequencing Unit Reagents and Consumables"
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# Central Sequencing Unit Reagents and Consumables

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0d61f12-2b13-4ec5-bd33-511db314988b

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## Summary

The contracting process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, seeking to procure "Central Sequencing Unit Reagents and Consumables." The tender focuses on laboratory reagents, with a total value of £40,000. It was awarded on 1st April 2017, with a contract period extending until 31st December 2017. The procurement method was classified as limited, negotiated without a call for competition, indicating a specific approach to engage suppliers without a broad tendering process. The procurement is relevant for suppliers located in the United Kingdom and includes various international delivery addresses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory reagents and consumables. Businesses that can provide high-quality products for research laboratories, particularly those involved in Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis technologies, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could facilitate growth in the public sector market for companies proficient in supplying essential laboratory materials.

## Notice

APHA require a supply of reagents and consumable products for the Equipment located in the CSU at APHA Weybridge. The reagents and consumables are used to prepare samples to run the Equipment to perform Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis by capillary electrophoresis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec3827b-313c-46fb-8e9c-f7a2d9194479 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2017 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec3827b-313c-46fb-8e9c-f7a2d9194479

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec3827b-313c-46fb-8e9c-f7a2d9194479
  26th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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