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

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and pertains to a Framework Call-Off Agreement for Applied R&D Services, specifically aligned with plant health research. The tender, identified as PH0469 C, has been classified under the research and experimental development services industry category. The contract was awarded on 11th March 2015, with the performance period commencing on 1st April 2015 and concluding on 30th September 2019. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with a total contract value of £747,757. The project aims to consolidate R&D efforts within the DEFRA network and addresses urgent needs related to plant health.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in agricultural and environmental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate in future tenders, as the project values their contribution towards public sector innovation and sustainability. Companies with capabilities in technical expertise, policy delivery, and evidence provision within the context of plant health will find themselves well-suited to compete and contribute to this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

FPPH is a Research & Development (R&D) project with an overall aim on consolidating plant health research across the Defra Network. It was set up as a project under 'One Business initiative' to join up evidence delivery across the Defra network. The projects overall aims include: Delivering Technology & Implementation (T&I) solutions in a cost:benefit framework to future-proof plant health - Deliver R&D in support of the Risk Register, preparedness and contingency planning (see Plant Biosecurity Strategy; Task Force Recs); Addressing high priority pests, pathways, commodities, hosts responsively and flexibly - Making best use of unique Defra Network technical expertise whilst drawing on wider external expertise to deliver policy and evidence needs within the context of building capability/capacity 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-a0584b0b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b9b0bd-312f-4a89-8c78-d3078bf10373
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

77100000 - Agricultural services

90721000 - Environmental safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£747,757 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£747,757 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2015 - 30 Sep 2019 4-5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

FSL (LTSA REPORTING ONLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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