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title: "CEFAS21-39 Tapestation"
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# CEFAS21-39 Tapestation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9c0d6f7-3c9c-4f97-8487-09210d66596a

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "CEFAS21-39 Tapestation," which involved the provision of a TapeStation 4200 for DNA/RNA qualification. This procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" industry category, with a total contract value of £29,000. The tender was awarded on 17 February 2021 and the contract period spanned from 22 February 2021 to 31 March 2021. Additionally, the procurement method was an open procedure, which facilitated wider participation from potential suppliers.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in precision instruments and laboratory supplies. Businesses with expertise in providing innovative technological solutions, especially in the fields of life sciences and chemical analysis, would be well-suited to compete in similar tender processes in the future. Engaging with public contracts through platforms like the Defra Network eTendering Portal can significantly enhance growth prospects for specialised suppliers in the industry.

## Notice

TapeStation 4200 (DNA/RNA qualification)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdaffc09-3b29-4252-b0f7-3886edc27986 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,000 |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## 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 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdaffc09-3b29-4252-b0f7-3886edc27986

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdaffc09-3b29-4252-b0f7-3886edc27986
  25th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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