Tender

Provision of the Environment Agency National Laboratory Service Courier Service

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

04 Jun 2019 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the provision of a courier service for the Environment Agency National Laboratory Service (NLS), managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. The tender is classified under courier services, with a total contract duration from 5th October 2019 to 4th October 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their bids by the deadline of 11th July 2019. This tender encompasses delivery to a wide geographic area, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in courier services. Businesses that have the capability to manage logistics and transport efficiently across diverse locations would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement opportunity can help enhance service delivery capacity and expand market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Environment Agency National Laboratory Service Courier Service

Notice Description

To provide the Environment Agency National Laboratory Service (NLS) with a courier service to collect and transport samples from the Environment Agency user sites to the NLS Laboratories in Starcross and Leeds . 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd334001-3527-4608-893a-18cb45043ef8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a5f8fa-95bc-4c3f-ae46-0dbf1125cde1
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2019 - 4 Oct 2021 2-3 years
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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