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title: "CEFAS21-35 OT-2 liquid handling robots with thermocycler"
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# CEFAS21-35 OT-2 liquid handling robots with thermocycler

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebd70d74-ec32-41c3-a0c0-2437ab1b30c5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CEFAS21-35 OT-2 liquid handling robots with thermocycler" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the CPV code for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, has a total value of £26,000. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 2 March 2021, leading to the contract period that commenced on 3 March 2021 and ended on 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those that specialise in innovative technologies like liquid handling robotics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in laboratory goods would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, benefiting from the proactive initiatives of the Defra Network to engage diverse suppliers in their procurement processes.

## Notice

OT-2 liquid handling robots with thermocycler

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e0d96e-7b59-4ef3-8c83-388656916186 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e0d96e-7b59-4ef3-8c83-388656916186

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e0d96e-7b59-4ef3-8c83-388656916186
  25th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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