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FRAMEWORK CALL OFF AGREEMENT: PLANT AND BEE HEALTH SERVICES - Joint Venture with FERA Science Ltd

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under the title "FRAMEWORK CALL OFF AGREEMENT: PLANT AND BEE HEALTH SERVICES" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, England. This open procedure seeks to engage providers in the services sector, specifically in the industry category of research and development services related to agriculture, food standards, and environmental protection. The contract, valued at £28,115,883, has a contract period running from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2025, and the tender period ended on 5 December 2014.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to agriculture, environmental protection, and research, as it involves laboratory testing services critical to meeting statutory obligations. Companies involved in sectors such as agricultural services, environmental consultancy, and governmental support services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, particularly if they have experience in similar large-scale public works and compliance with regulatory standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FRAMEWORK CALL OFF AGREEMENT: PLANT AND BEE HEALTH SERVICES - Joint Venture with FERA Science Ltd

Notice Description

The principal requirement is for laboratory testing services necessary to allow the Customer to satisfy its statutory obligations relating to agriculture, food standards/safety and environmental protection. 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
ocds-b5fd17-7adbc40a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701f054b-6667-46d0-9be7-f3cab6d6bb9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71315000 - Building services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,115,883 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,115,883 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2014Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2025 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

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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