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title: "Nucleic Acid Extraction Instrument"
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# Nucleic Acid Extraction Instrument

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa9ca7d9-4581-4c4b-a79f-b46c2036bf68

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the acquisition of a Nucleic Acid Extraction Instrument by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services, classified under CPV code 73000000, and it also includes agricultural products. The tender was published on 1st February 2017, with a submission deadline of 15th February 2017. The awarded contract is set to commence from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018, and it involves an open procurement method, allowing broad access for interested suppliers.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand in the life sciences and agricultural sectors. Companies that specialise in scientific instruments or have expertise in molecular analysis and related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could help position businesses as trusted suppliers within governmental and agricultural research frameworks, therefore fostering growth and collaboration.

## Notice

APHA requires a Nucleic Acid Extraction instrument that can extract nucleic acid from many different sample types, including pure cultures of bacteria, animal tissues and farm environmental samples. The DNA that is extracted will then be used for downstream molecular analysis, such as whole genome sequencing, real-time PCR, genotyping and antibiotic resistance gene determination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df27a22a-ea67-4dc0-b146-e4f46bb469dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,338 |
| 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

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2017 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df27a22a-ea67-4dc0-b146-e4f46bb469dd
- 1 Feb 2017 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef7f596-8a83-4730-8d42-1d924cf6b1d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df27a22a-ea67-4dc0-b146-e4f46bb469dd
  26th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef7f596-8a83-4730-8d42-1d924cf6b1d4
  1st February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Defra Link

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