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title: "Supply of Liquid Handling Robot- Molecular Biology"
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# Supply of Liquid Handling Robot- Molecular Biology

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e44f552a-575c-43ff-8e0b-4981b9841483

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the supply of a Liquid Handling Robot for Molecular Biology. The tender was for the purchase of a liquid handling robot to automate various steps in the molecular workflow. The procurement stage was completed with the award made on 11th December 2023. The contract value is £36,279.80 GBP, with a contract period running from 2nd February 2024 to 1st February 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of biomedical equipment.

This tender for the supply of a Liquid Handling Robot presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the biomedical equipment sector. Businesses involved in the supply or development of laboratory automation solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should note the deadline for responding to the tender is 10th November 2023 at 12:00 GMT.

## Notice

Purchase of a liquid handling robot to automate and increase the capacity of various steps in our molecular workflow, including qPCR plate setup, NGS library preparation as well as general liquid handling of samples between a variety of plasticware. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quotation and return to Andy Fegan (andy.fegan@environment-agency.gov.uk) by 12:00 on 10th November 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c48554-e495-43a2-bec5-85e7fa74ce56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2024 - 1 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,279 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX6 8FD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Teignbridge |
| Electoral ward | Kenton & Starcross |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Abbot |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPENTRONS LABWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2023 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c48554-e495-43a2-bec5-85e7fa74ce56
- 10 Oct 2023 at 07:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fba40d-22e9-4453-bca6-b68ac6bffb35
- 9 Oct 2023 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fba40d-22e9-4453-bca6-b68ac6bffb35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c48554-e495-43a2-bec5-85e7fa74ce56
  13th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fba40d-22e9-4453-bca6-b68ac6bffb35
  10th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbb48a9d-82cd-4ebf-9212-5e4f4786ca20
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff77582c-2a2d-4633-a75d-62da0999b3e3

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