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title: "High-throughput DNA Sequencer Equipment"
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# High-throughput DNA Sequencer Equipment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4514ba4-c058-4c1a-9200-4d6c33c546e4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, which is seeking to acquire high-throughput DNA sequencer equipment for their Customer Service Unit at APHA Weybridge. This contract is categorised under miscellaneous equipment and laboratory services, with a total value of £194,596.10. The procurement was initiated through a tender method, with the contract period starting on 22nd November 2016 and concluding on 24th November 2017. The tender was initially open until 21st October 2016. Interested suppliers were required to register on the Bravo portal to access the tender documents.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) in the equipment and laboratory services sectors. Businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment or have expertise in genomics and biotechnology would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The need for advanced sequencing technology aligns with the increasing demand for genomic services, allowing successful bidders to expand their capabilities and reach within the public sector.

## Notice

The Customer requires the Equipment for the CSU at APHA Weybridge. The Equipment gives the Customer the additional capacity needed to support the future growth of Next Generation Sequencing. 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/78c28f81-4d59-44ad-84f9-4125f8d36544 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2016 - 24 Nov 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £194,596 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,596 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2016 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c28f81-4d59-44ad-84f9-4125f8d36544

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c28f81-4d59-44ad-84f9-4125f8d36544
  2nd December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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