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title: "31381-Provision of a Fish Species ID Reference Library and a Portable PCR"
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# 31381-Provision of a Fish Species ID Reference Library and a Portable PCR

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf2a62f7-bc81-414d-b707-3368da1c363a

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has initiated a tender titled "31381-Provision of a Fish Species ID Reference Library and a Portable PCR." This procurement falls under the category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment, with an estimated contract value of £9,716. The procurement process is currently at the "Award" stage, having been completed as of 19 March 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 26 March 2021 and will run until 25 March 2023. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that the tendering system is facilitated through an open procedure, whereby interested parties can engage via the Defra eTendering portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of specialised laboratory equipment and software solutions, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing portable PCR technology and supporting species identification libraries will find this a fitting opportunity to expand their market presence. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their operational capabilities and diversify their portfolio within the public sector, contributing to business growth.

## Notice

MMO requires a portable PCR and a supporting Species Identification Library to enable rapid species identification of seafood samples. 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/44b9bf73-b00b-4f4d-969b-d40a6b0e496f |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,716 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,716 |
| 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 | THERMAGENIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b9bf73-b00b-4f4d-969b-d40a6b0e496f
- 19 Jan 2021 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919f309f-9060-4445-9195-143be62b0276

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b9bf73-b00b-4f4d-969b-d40a6b0e496f
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919f309f-9060-4445-9195-143be62b0276
  19th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bd22296-6d8c-4056-934c-502d04886af8
  n/a

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