Tender

Tender for collection of Egg and Milk Samples Under the VMD

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Tender for collection of Egg and Milk Samples Under the VMD" is being issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed at enhancing the National Residues Control Plan for veterinary medicines in Great Britain. This open procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the tender period having ended on 10th November 2016. The contract will commence on 2nd January 2017 and will run until 2nd January 2019. The contract will involve the collection of egg and milk samples across the entire country, segmented into two lots for bidding: milk sampling and egg sampling, with bidders able to propose for one or both lots.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the agricultural services sector, particularly those specialising in veterinary medicine surveillance and food safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector organisations, are well-positioned to participate. Firms with capabilities in logistics, laboratory analysis, and bilingual services (including Welsh language support for operations in Wales) will find this opportunity especially relevant. By engaging in this contract, successful bidders can contribute to vital public health objectives while expanding their service offerings and market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for collection of Egg and Milk Samples Under the VMD

Notice Description

The Authority is looking to appoint up to a maximum of two (2) suppliers to carry out the collection of egg and milk samples under the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's National Residues Control Plan.The Contract will cover the whole of GB and include two (2) Lots: Lot 1 Milk sampling & Lot 2 : Egg sampling. Tenderers may bid for one or more lots. VMD is responsible for authorising the manufacture, distribution and use of veterinary medicines in the UK. It also has responsibility for post-authorisation surveillance, which includes investigating suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicines and operating a surveillance programme for residues of veterinary medicines and other substances. The VMD also advises Government Ministers on veterinary medicines policy and making and enforcing UK legislation in this respect. As part of the testing for residues of veterinary medicines and illegal substances in animals and animal products, VMD is responsible for the management and operation of the National Residues Control Plan (NRCP) in GB. This requirement is in place as part of the United Kingdom's fulfilment of its obligations under Council Directive 96/23/EC. The NRCP requires the collection of a specified number of assayable samples of hen eggs; quail eggs; cow milk; sheep, and goat milk, from GB farms for analysis of residues of veterinary medicines and other substances. Contractors may be required to make a Welsh language option available when collecting samples in Wales. UPDATE FEBRUARY 2017: CONTRACT NOT AWARDED 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c656ed0-cda7-46cb-9506-eef45b9b7bb5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

03142500 - Eggs

03320000 - Cattle, livestock and small animals

03331000 - Fresh milk from sheep and goats

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2017 - 2 Jan 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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