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title: "Service contract for the Leica SP8 Confocal microscope at APHA"
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# Service contract for the Leica SP8 Confocal microscope at APHA

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ceea11b2-dc48-4a5f-b750-26b9959fced2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a service contract for the Leica SP8 Confocal microscope at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), facilitated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. Classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, this direct procurement was executed through a single tender action, which is below the financial threshold. The contract period spans from 8th June 2020 to 7th June 2021, with a total contract value of £12,000. Although the tender period ended on 26th February 2020, the awarding of the contract took place on 8th June 2020, with the notice published on 22nd June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory services and equipment maintenance. Businesses equipped to offer related support services or products for optical and precision instruments, especially those well-versed in e-tendering systems like Bravo Solutions, would be especially suited to engage in similar future tenders. As this contract showcases a single supplier arrangement, potential competitors should focus on establishing strong service capabilities and strategic partnerships to enhance their bids in upcoming procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Service contract for the Leica SP8 Confocal microscope at APHA Supply of FAM 30 Disinfectant. 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 e-mailing them at "help@bravosolution.co.uk."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc4efc95-2041-4668-9207-58b3133958cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2020 - 7 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,858 |
| 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 | YORK |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | Y01 7PX |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2021 at 15:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc4efc95-2041-4668-9207-58b3133958cb
- 22 Jun 2020 at 17:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc4efc95-2041-4668-9207-58b3133958cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc4efc95-2041-4668-9207-58b3133958cb
  8th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4d45d0f-7fac-4cd5-98a1-cddc8edafc1a
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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