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title: "25300-Sequencing reagents and consumables"
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# 25300-Sequencing reagents and consumables

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5acc62a-7d76-4a90-8289-cf8048b8fda7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of sequencing reagents and consumables by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) through the Defra Network eTendering Portal. The contract, valued at £70,000, is classified under the goods category, specifically laboratory reagents, and was awarded on 1st January 2019. The contract period runs until 31st May 2019, and the procurement method used was through two contract change notices in an open process. The relevant delivery addresses include locations across the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and consumables, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specific requirements of the Central Sequencing Unit at APHA. Firms capable of providing reliable, high-quality sequencing products are well-positioned to compete for this type of contract, which could lead to further contracts in a thriving sector focused on scientific research and development.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) require the purchase of reagents and consumables for their Life Technologies sequencing instruments within the Central Sequencing Unit (CSU), Science Directorate of APHA, Weybridge and require the existing contract to be extended. 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/931b648e-0e74-49cd-bd89-c3e1a57d490e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Other - 2 X Contract Change Notices |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 3 May 2019 at 20:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931b648e-0e74-49cd-bd89-c3e1a57d490e
- 26 Jun 2018 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b20ab9df-c22e-40bd-956c-dc57c87edc18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931b648e-0e74-49cd-bd89-c3e1a57d490e
  3rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b20ab9df-c22e-40bd-956c-dc57c87edc18
  26th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/282e9754-2da2-485e-9c0c-d71c2cb3fb78
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b3b25b3-5075-4da2-88df-86cee4e10317
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/485d2b93-8a64-4a02-85ce-b5ce4aeb27be
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## Notice URLs

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

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