Award

Supply of DNA Ear Tags for use on TB Reactor Cattle

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Sep 2021 at 11:17

Award Notice
Tender

13 May 2021 at 15:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of DNA ear tags and applicators for TB Reactor Cattle is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This contract, valued at £229,280, falls under the agricultural supplies industry category and was awarded following an open procedure—above threshold for public contracts. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2027. It is notable that the tender period was previously active until 14th June 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural goods, particularly those that can supply DNA tagging solutions and associated applicators. Companies with experience in compliance with British Standards, specifically PAS 44:2009 for tissue sampling, will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as they may particularly benefit from this procurement activity in addressing the needs of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in tackling bovine tuberculosis challenges in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of DNA Ear Tags for use on TB Reactor Cattle

Notice Description

The Authority is appointing a supplier to provide DNA ear tags and applicators for use in the identification of Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) Reactor Cattle. DNA ear tagging is performed in the field by Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) field staff and Official Veterinarians (OVs) contracted by APHA across the United Kingdom (UK) as part of the Tuberculosis (TB) eradication programme. Applicators are distributed to the OVs along with the ear tags to enable them to carry out tagging of bTB Reactor Cattle on behalf of APHA. 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. "

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56011c26-8f9b-41c9-aae0-14cf7ffd2d2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeaf4de2-7ff9-4a5d-8749-e1a6e4c9133f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03144000 - Agricultural supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£229,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAISLEY EARTAG

Further Information

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