Tender

Foetal Bovine Serum

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

05 Dec 2016 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Foetal Bovine Serum is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, situated in London, England. This opportunity falls under the Research laboratory services industry category. The tender is currently active and uses an open procurement method, with a tender period set to conclude on 12th January 2017. The contract is expected to start on 7th March 2017 and run until 31st March 2017. Interested parties should ensure they are registered on the Bravo e-tendering system to access the relevant documents and information.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. By engaging in this procurement, businesses involved in the production or supply of scientific materials and laboratory services can expand their reach and contribute to crucial research activities in disease outbreak response and monitoring efforts.

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Notice Title

Foetal Bovine Serum

Notice Description

The Authority is looking for a supplier for Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS). FBS is used by the Cell and Tissue Culture Section (CTCS) within APHA Weybridge in the production of cell cultures for use in disease outbreak response, International Trade and surveillance, and diagnostic testing and research. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-047ad12f-8397-4342-ad6f-879d72f14c58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec627db-57f8-42ae-84b3-d58e2b98c56f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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