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UKAS Accreditation

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UKAS Accreditation tender has been completed, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This tender falls under the category of calibration services with a monetary value of £14,364. The contract period commenced on 7th March 2022 and will conclude on 3rd March 2023. The tender was executed using a direct procurement method via a single tender action, which is applicable for contracts below the threshold, and ended on 7th February 2022.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to grow their businesses, particularly those specialising in calibration services within the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with ISO 17025 standards and have experience in assessment and accreditation would be particularly well-suited to engage in this kind of tender, thereby enhancing their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKAS Accreditation

Notice Description

This is essential for DFU accreditation purposes under ISO 17025. UKAS are the sole assessment body for the United Kingdom and continued assessment to the standard is mandatory to maintain the accreditation. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f55f8b-e59b-4aad-bedc-a05dbaaf6604
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,364 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,364 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2022 - 3 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SP1J 3JR
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKAS

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