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title: "23536 - Service Contract for Illumina Limited DNA Sequencing Equipment"
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# 23536 - Service Contract for Illumina Limited DNA Sequencing Equipment

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb16151a-8d6f-44ce-aaea-717e6b55b088

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a service contract for DNA sequencing equipment entitled "23536 - Service Contract for Illumina Limited DNA Sequencing Equipment," overseen by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, England. The contract, valued at approximately £169,482, commenced on 9 April 2018 and concluded on 8 April 2021, categorised under repair and maintenance services of precision equipment. This procurement followed a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the award date published on 26 September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the repair and maintenance services of precision equipment. Businesses with expertise in DNA sequencing technology and related maintenance services would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, engaging with Defra’s e-tendering system could open doors to further contracts in the public sector, expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Service Contract for DNA Sequencing Equipment 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/c935e31f-9a6c-4361-9af6-18ff98f0c62d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract Extension |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2018 - 8 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,489 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £236,971 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 18:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c935e31f-9a6c-4361-9af6-18ff98f0c62d
- 26 Sep 2018 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5922d5-584f-4861-adf6-3d8910d8cd39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c935e31f-9a6c-4361-9af6-18ff98f0c62d
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5922d5-584f-4861-adf6-3d8910d8cd39
  26th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d56551ec-7afa-4c85-8c92-e26dbc599414
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8366009-3a2d-4851-9ef7-369fd8bea10b
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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