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title: "Provision of R-DNA Devices"
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# Provision of R-DNA Devices

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e50c5a7a-6da3-4d0b-8c0d-b082ec640dcb

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## Summary

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT is conducting a tender for the "Provision of R-DNA Devices", seeking suppliers of Rapid DNA reading devices. This procurement falls under the clinical forensics equipment and supplies category, with an estimated contract value of £1,500,000 and a minimum value of £1,000,000. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure. The tender period ends on 31 August 2017, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 2 January 2018, lasting until 31 March 2020. The opportunities are available for delivery in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and rest of the world.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in clinical forensics equipment, particularly those capable of providing innovative DNA reading technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this procurement process. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities in producing or supplying high-quality goods in this domain could find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Provision of Rapid DNA reading devices

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eecf25de-c1a3-4c37-b72d-9efb623dac8a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2017 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eecf25de-c1a3-4c37-b72d-9efb623dac8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eecf25de-c1a3-4c37-b72d-9efb623dac8a
  10th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65179c91-7bc8-4264-826a-f47c38f63070
  Tender Documentation

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