Award

Project 36206 - TSE Rapid Testing Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Feb 2023 at 11:31

TenderAmendment

18 Oct 2022 at 12:51

Tender

28 Sep 2022 at 11:47

Planning

04 Aug 2022 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the provision of TSE Rapid Testing Services to Eurofins Forensic Services Limited for a five-year period, starting on 1st October 2023. The total contract value amounts to approximately GBP 8,413,250. The services fall under the industry category of Laboratory services and are located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open procedure (above threshold), and the tender period ended on 8th November 2022.

This tender opportunity for TSE Rapid Testing Services presents a potential business growth opportunity for suppliers holding TSE test accreditation in accordance with the international standard EN ISO/IEC 17025. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations are particularly suited to compete in this open procedure tender. The contract duration offers stable revenue streams for the successful bidder, enabling them to provide essential laboratory services to support Great Britain's agricultural sector compliance.

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Notice Title

Project 36206 - TSE Rapid Testing Services

Notice Description

The APHA currently manage, on behalf of DEFRA and the Welsh Government and Scottish Government, the provision of TSE rapid testing and related services for fallen cattle and eligible sheep and goats in Great Britain. The purpose of the Services is to enable the APHA to meet its requirement to provide TSE Rapid Testing in line with Chapter C, Annex X of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1148/2014, which still applies since the UK's exit from the EU. The successful contractor is required to hold and maintain TSE Test accreditation (in accordance with international standard EN ISO/IEC 17025) throughout the life of the contract. The Authority is appointing a contractor to provide TSE Rapid Testing Services for a five (5) year period (three (3) year initial term, starting on 01/10/2023, with allowable extension of up to twenty-four (24) months). (Note that the value shown on this notice is approximate and covers the full 5-year period.)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73658e1c-499b-4bf1-9127-5fc84582476a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c77d581-50c8-4993-816c-018097f283bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,413,250 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,413,250 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2028 Over 5 years
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
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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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES

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