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title: "26882 - Purchase of Automated Liquid Handing Systems"
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# 26882 - Purchase of Automated Liquid Handing Systems

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df1a9dba-0155-4a30-83f5-d36002d3668d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking to purchase automated liquid handling systems as part of an ongoing service plan. This procurement falls within the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located in London, England. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period having concluded on 7 October 2019. The contract for this procurement has an active status, having been awarded on 30 March 2021, with a total value of £39,922 and a contract period extending from 14 February 2020 to 6 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and service contracts. Companies with expertise in automated systems, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-positioned to compete for future related tenders. The established procurement framework of the Defra Network encourages innovative solutions, making it a prime opportunity for businesses aiming for growth in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Addition of one (1) item of Equipment to the annual service plan as allowed in the Original Contract. 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/853d9ba0-09c5-4c1d-ae5d-e8fe1afee03d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2020 - 6 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,922 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,922 |
| 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 | HAMILTON ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/853d9ba0-09c5-4c1d-ae5d-e8fe1afee03d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/853d9ba0-09c5-4c1d-ae5d-e8fe1afee03d
  16th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d103327-e240-4cdd-8fa5-e3e2543357c4
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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