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FRAMEWORK CALL OFF AGREEMENT: APPLIED R&D 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 comprises a Framework Call Off Agreement for Applied R&D Services, led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, England. This initiative falls under the research and development services category and is designed to address statutory obligations associated with agriculture, food standards, and environmental protection. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was active until December 5, 2014. The contract, which has a total value of £9,478,622, commenced on April 1, 2015, and is scheduled to conclude on March 31, 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental protection and agricultural services, as it seeks innovative solutions to support Defra's critical responsibilities. Companies specializing in research and development, consultancy services, and those with expertise in government-supporting activities would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the growing focus on sustainability, firms that can contribute to environmental initiatives will likely find this procurement an attractive avenue for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FRAMEWORK CALL OFF AGREEMENT: APPLIED R&D SERVICES - Joint Venture with FERA Science Ltd

Notice Description

The research required will be undertaken in order to gain knowledge and understanding and will extend beyond simple activities such as information collection. The Applied R&D Services are necessary to allow the Framework Authority 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/486b887e-bbf9-44b3-a44f-e16152fe9c0d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£9,478,622 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,478,622 £1M-£10M
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
30 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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