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title: "CEFAS21-25 Bespoke Freeze Drier"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# CEFAS21-25 Bespoke Freeze Drier

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef3b59de-9f33-48f9-a378-77c759b34655

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## Summary

The public procurement process described involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking a supplier for a bespoke freeze dryer, classified under the goods category of freezers (CPV code: 39711120). The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, as identified, with a total contract value of £30,500. The tender period concluded on 8 February 2021, and the contract was awarded on 11 February 2021, with the contract period running until 31 March 2021. The procurement is located in the East of England, UK.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of refrigeration and freezing equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant sectors may find this procurement particularly advantageous, given the open procurement approach and the government's emphasis on fostering competition among SMEs. Companies that can provide specialised freezing technology are encouraged to consider participation in similar future tenders to expand their market reach and capabilities.

## Notice

Bespoke Freeze dryer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ddf7d6-25e0-49cb-89b8-1161eddcc6dc |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,500 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FROZEN IN TIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39711120 - Freezers

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 18:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ddf7d6-25e0-49cb-89b8-1161eddcc6dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ddf7d6-25e0-49cb-89b8-1161eddcc6dc
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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