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Health, disease and genetic screening of the free-living Beavers on the Avon catchment

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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16 Jan 2023 at 10:38

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10 Jan 2023 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves a tender titled "Health, disease and genetic screening of the free-living Beavers on the Avon catchment" initiated by Natural England. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory services and follows a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period spans from December 12, 2022, to July 31, 2023. The buying organisation, Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England, has awarded the contract to Zoological Science London for a value of £49,770.39.

This tender for health and genetic screening work on free-living beavers in the Avon catchment area presents growth opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services sector. Suitable businesses to compete in this tender would ideally have the expertise in conducting health examinations and genetic analyses on wildlife. The procurement stage has reached the award stage, providing insights into successful tender bids and serving as an indicator of potential contract wins for similar services in the future. The project's location in London, United Kingdom, and the focus on laboratory services make it an attractive opportunity for companies with relevant capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health, disease and genetic screening of the free-living Beavers on the Avon catchment

Notice Description

Natural England want to monitor the health and genetics of free-living beavers (Castor fiber) in England, specifically in the Avon river catchment, during the winter of 2022-23, to provide information of relevance to the potential reintroduction of beavers in England. Beavers will be trapped and examined in the field. The aim of this work is to improve our understanding of the health of the free-living beavers in the Avon catchment in the context of their genetic status and the proposed reintroduction programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bd59cd5-f08a-4f08-89c6-b41a10f94d2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9acf1c-4bec-47b2-b0f2-524ffa0186a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£20,770 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,770 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCE LONDON (ZSL

Further Information

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