---
title: "246865.00"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029f81"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-03-25"
---

# 246865.00

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f81

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking supplies for scientific equipment titled "246865.00". This contract falls under the category of goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and is situated in the UK. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, allowing for a direct award without prior publication, due to extreme urgency related to COVID-19 sequencing analysis requirements. The contract, valued at £246,865, was signed on 5 March 2021 and is currently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment. Suppliers with capabilities in providing innovative solutions for public health, especially those responding to urgent governmental needs, would be well-positioned to compete. Companies like SMEs that have the expertise in developing or supplying precision instruments and solutions for genomics and health sectors may find this contract aligns with their offerings, enabling them to contribute to vital public health initiatives.

## Notice

Scientific equipment

### Procurement Information

Direct award due to extreme urgency under regulation 32(2)(c), to support the UK Government's collaborative approach to set-up and improve the national genomics capability to support the required COVID-19 sequencing analysis requirements in wastewater

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006159-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £246,865 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH1 East Anglia |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER |

## 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 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006159-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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