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title: "31978 - Service Contract For Genetic Analyser, Thermal Cyclers and Kingfisher Robots"
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# 31978 - Service Contract For Genetic Analyser, Thermal Cyclers and Kingfisher Robots

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e74fff68-183c-4d0d-9bac-7073c1ddf1a3

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## Summary

The buying organization, Defra Network eTendering Portal, has awarded a service contract titled "31978 - Service Contract For Genetic Analyser, Thermal Cyclers and Kingfisher Robots" in the repair and maintenance services category. The contract, valued at £15,642.23 GBP, was awarded to Life Technologies Limited. The procurement method used was Contract Variation, and the contract period extends from November 1, 2020, to October 31, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the repair and maintenance services sector, to engage with the public procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The tender, carried out using the Other - Contract Variation method, was in the award stage as of September 1, 2022, highlighting its relevance for businesses seeking growth opportunities in this industry category.

## Notice

Service contract for preventative maintenance and service support for Genetic Analysers, thermal cyclers and Kingfisher DNA extraction robots at APHA. 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/411f3d90-a2f0-48a5-a05f-3d4421236406 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract Variation |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,642 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,746 |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2022 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/411f3d90-a2f0-48a5-a05f-3d4421236406
- 27 Apr 2021 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca267f94-c9d4-40a0-a492-af7283636965

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/411f3d90-a2f0-48a5-a05f-3d4421236406
  21st October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca267f94-c9d4-40a0-a492-af7283636965
  27th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d388e64-ad55-4eec-8815-b81877658ec9
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/748bd837-269a-48a0-a2c2-1d365ae5d8d7
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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