Award

Supply of Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

28 Mar 2017 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the purchase of Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) located in Weybridge, England. This procurement falls under the veterinary services category and was conducted via a limited method, specifically through an award without prior publication of a contract notice. The tender period ended on 8 March 2017, with a contract value of £105,560, and the contract commenced on the same day, concluding on 31 March 2017. The contract was formally awarded on 8 March 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of veterinary goods and services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that offer products related to cell culture and disease outbreak response would find themselves well-suited to participate in similar future tenders issued by government bodies like Defra. Engaging in such procurement processes can help businesses expand their market reach and establish long-term partnerships with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Supply of Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS)

Notice Description

Defra procuring on behalf of APHA: Foetal Bovine Serum 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4affb168-34da-425c-8508-1f048e2fc59a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19588496-358d-4f58-8f3f-434fb8926638
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,560 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 30 days
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.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TCS BIOSCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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