Tender

Promoting China's Alignment with International Standards for Animal Testing

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

31 Aug 2017 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a public procurement process for the project titled "Promoting China's Alignment with International Standards for Animal Testing." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically in research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000). The procurement is at the active tender stage, with submissions open until 24 September 2017. The contract period is expected to commence on 18 October 2017 and run until 31 March 2018. Interested bidders are required to register on the FCO's eProcurement Portal, BRAVOSolution, for further details and documentation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in animal testing standards in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement may favour innovative approaches and solutions. Companies looking to expand their operations in international standards compliance and animal welfare could find this project aligns well with their offerings, potentially leading to significant growth and collaboration with the UK government.

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Notice Title

Promoting China's Alignment with International Standards for Animal Testing

Notice Description

This project seeks to appoint one qualified Services Provider to deliver a project that promotes China's alignment with international standards for animal testing in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Additional information: All Tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project_1373 / ITT _1889.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb50d942-87bb-44c4-bfc2-8e28f3e474ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3cf2e9-ec01-4750-8551-90dd52278333
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Contact Email
apac.procurement@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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