--- title: "Consumables + Servicing for Integra Pipetting Machines" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0498b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0498b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0498b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0498b3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2024-09-06" --- # Consumables + Servicing for Integra Pipetting Machines Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0498b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0498b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0498b3.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process to secure a contract with Integra Biosciences Limited for the supply and maintenance of specialist laboratory consumables and equipment, including ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot, VIAFLO 96, WELLJET dispenser and stacker, and MINI 96 electronic pipette. This contract, valued at an estimated £934,538.29 over six years, will support the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in Weybridge, Surrey. This process, classified under CPV code 38437000 (Laboratory pipettes and accessories), was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons, as Integra Biosciences Ltd is the only qualified supplier. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and consumables. Companies with expertise in high-precision pipetting systems and maintenance services can benefit from this contract by forming partnerships or acting as subcontractors. The procurement method highlights the importance of providing bespoke and proprietary technological solutions, which could encourage innovative businesses in the life sciences sector to develop unique capabilities to meet such specialised needs in future procurement exercises. ## Notice This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that Defra (on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)) intends to enter into a contract with Integra Biosciences Limited. The contract will be for the supply of specialist laboratory consumables that work with the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot, the VIAFLO 96, the WELLJET dispenser and dispenser stacker, and the MINI 96 electronic pipette), along with the service and maintenance of this laboratory equipment. The value shown on this notice is only an estimate for a total six-year period, as the volume of samples can be unpredictable as work fluctuates. Defra intends to award this contract following the expiry of a voluntary standstill period, 10 days from the date of publication of this notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that Defra (on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)) intends to enter into a contract with Integra Biosciences Limited. The contract will be for the supply of specialist laboratory consumables that work with the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot, the VIAFLO 96, the WELLJET dispenser and dispenser stacker, and the MINI 96 electronic pipette), along with the service and maintenance of this laboratory equipment. The value shown on this notice is only an estimate for a total six-year period, as the volume of samples can be unpredictable as work fluctuates. Defra intends to award this contract following the expiry of a voluntary standstill period, 10 days from the date of publication of this notice. ### Procurement Information Based on the information detailed below, the conclusion is that Integra Biosciences Ltd (the Supplier) is the only provider able to supply the required goods and services to APHA. - The majority of the required specialist consumables contain registered trademarks (including the GRIPTIPS(r) pipette tips) and they work interchangeably across many of the Supplier's liquid handling solutions, including the Assist Plus, Viaflo and Mini 96 pipette systems. - Unique features have been identified for the Supplier's equipment, confirming the requirement for bespoke consumables. - The Supplier does not use third-parties for sales or servicing (they have a direct (internal) sales and technical service group). They have confirmed they do not endorse or supply OEM parts to external entities. - Research has indicated no other provider that could supply the range of specialist Integra products required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028572-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £934,538 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | 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 | INTEGRA BIOSCIENCES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories ## Release History - 6 Sep 2024 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028572-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.integra-biosciences.com - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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