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title: "CEFAS22: Provision of specialist reagents for molecular diagnostics"
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# CEFAS22: Provision of specialist reagents for molecular diagnostics

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9ccaec3-1ad4-475c-ba37-76d26871abc3

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "CEFAS22: Provision of specialist reagents for molecular diagnostics," was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Lowestoft, England. This contract falls under the laboratory reagents industry category, with a total value of £24,000. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold. The tender period ended on 25 April 2022, and the contract commenced on 26 April 2022, with a duration extending until 31 March 2023.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory reagents and molecular diagnostics. Companies that can offer high-quality, compliant reagents will find a receptive market within this procurement, especially those capable of adhering to accredited Standard Operating Procedures. The successful supplier, Promega UK, demonstrates that businesses focused on innovative solutions in the scientific sector are well-positioned to compete for similar public contracts.

## Notice

To provide specialist reagents required for molecular diagnostics at Cefas, as per accredited Standard Operating Procedures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9628b1fb-c84a-4a7f-847f-cbf400964cb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 13 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| 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 | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 13 May 2022 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9628b1fb-c84a-4a7f-847f-cbf400964cb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9628b1fb-c84a-4a7f-847f-cbf400964cb6
  13th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1586b59-8f19-4583-af01-dc2a33508131
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