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title: "Project 24002 - Supply of Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs)"
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# Project 24002 - Supply of Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc40762c-b698-4b72-a059-cd460c0a51b0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which seeks to procure two individually ventilated cages (IVCs) along with supporting equipment for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) located in Weybridge, South East England. This tender is classified under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a budget of £26,339. The open procurement method employed allows any interested party to submit a bid, and the tender period concluded on 17 October 2018. The contract period runs from 19 November 2018 to 18 November 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies with experience in supplying scientific apparatus or providing services to governmental agencies may be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging in such contracts can help expand market presence and foster relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

APHA requires two (2) IVC racks with supporting equipment for use with rodents, specifically mice, on the APHA Weybridge site. 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/fecf61ef-c211-46b6-bb46-e1ce20f22257 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 18 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,339 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,339 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECNIPLAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2019 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fecf61ef-c211-46b6-bb46-e1ce20f22257
- 26 Sep 2018 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9529ccde-7f3b-4578-b266-d62f15449958

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fecf61ef-c211-46b6-bb46-e1ce20f22257
  23rd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9529ccde-7f3b-4578-b266-d62f15449958
  26th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b197e824-79a5-4997-80fa-e0e0161f441c
  n/a

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