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title: "Provision of service support for Thermal Cyclers, Genetic Analysers, Real-Time PCR Machines and a Magnetic Particle Processor"
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# Provision of service support for Thermal Cyclers, Genetic Analysers, Real-Time PCR Machines and a Magnetic Particle Processor

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc8c176c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The tender titled "Provision of service support for Thermal Cyclers, Genetic Analysers, Real-Time PCR Machines and a Magnetic Particle Processor" is issued by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, England. This procurement, which falls under the services category, is now complete, with the contract period set to run from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017. The tender was advertised to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of critical equipment used for nucleic acid research and diagnostic services. The end date for the tender was 1 March 2016, and the awarded contract value is £45,594.45.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in laboratory services, diagnostics, and related support services. Businesses with expertise in servicing or supplying equipment in molecular biology and diagnostics would find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging with Defra through their Bravo e-tendering portal is essential for potential suppliers to access tender documents and participate in future opportunities in this vital sector.

## Notice

APHA use the Equipment for amplifying, detection and sequencing of nucleic acids in the molecular biological areas of research and diagnostic services. Nucleic acids come from a range of bacterial species and viruses of animal, plant and public health. Constant access and functioning of the Equipment is imperative to allow APHA to continue uninterrupted research and surveillance of national importance. 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/00f2b3d8-e935-4aaf-8844-f90658e21b84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,594 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,594 |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
- 38512000 - Ion and molecular microscopes
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f2b3d8-e935-4aaf-8844-f90658e21b84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f2b3d8-e935-4aaf-8844-f90658e21b84
  2nd June 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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