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The Environment Agency National Laboratory Courier Service

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has initiated a tender for the National Laboratory Courier Service, aimed at providing high-quality transport services for the collection and analysis of samples. This contract, worth £1,945,272 and classified under courier services, commenced on 4 January 2020 and will run until 3 January 2022. The procurement process is open, allowing for the submission of bids until 11 July 2019, prior to the award of the contract. The tender is managed through the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transport and logistics companies, particularly those with expertise in courier services, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses equipped to handle a range of international delivery requirements would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in analytical service transportation. This contract could enable such businesses to expand their operations within the public sector, thereby promoting growth and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Environment Agency National Laboratory Courier Service

Notice Description

The National Laboratory Service (NLS) provides a chemical and microbiological analytical service to its major customer, the Environment Agency (the Agency). As well as carrying out the analysis of samples for the Environment Agency, NLS also manages the collection and transport of samples from Environment Agency user sites to the NLS Laboratories in Starcross and Leeds. To facilitate the provision of this transport the NLS requires a supplier who can provide high quality transport services under this Contract. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https:/defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra" If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f051ca1c-a143-4f5d-b868-b1b5d6839153
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060cba64-3d4a-40fc-b4be-7a83ab116a39
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,945,272 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,945,272 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2020 - 3 Jan 2022 2-3 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

DELIVERY DIRECT LOGISTICS

Further Information

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