Published date: 26 August 2020

This notice was replaced on 29 October 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 29 October 2020)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_243410/883049

Published date

26 August 2020

Closing date

15 September 2020

Closing time

11:59am

Contract start date

30 October 2020

Contract end date

29 October 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

APHA requires the supply, delivery and installation of one (1) Leica M80 microscope and related accessories. APHA also requires extended warranty and training.

This Equipment is essential for identification of suspect parasites, Proficiency Testing (PTs) for UK Trichinella approved testing facilities and harvesting trichinae from infected mice.

More information

Links

Additional text

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. "

About the buyer

Contact name

Defra Group Commercial

Address

Defra
London
SW1P 3JR
England

Email

Network.Procurement@defra.gov.uk