Award

Project 36206 - TSE Rapid Testing Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2023 at 12:35

TenderUpdate

24 Oct 2022 at 17:05

Tender

28 Sep 2022 at 11:48

Planning

04 Aug 2022 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has completed an award process for the provision of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) Rapid Testing services. The tender, titled "Project 36206 - TSE Rapid Testing Services," falls under the laboratory services category. The procurement is for a five-year contract, starting on 01/10/2023, with a possible extension of up to 24 months. The Defra Network eTendering Portal located in London, UK, managed the process. The evaluation criteria included technical quality (60%) and price (40%). The contract was awarded to Eurofins Forensic Services Limited.

This procurement opportunity for TSE Rapid Testing services by the APHA presents a significant business opportunity. Businesses in the laboratory services industry, particularly those with TSE test accreditations, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method was an open procedure, providing a fair chance for various suppliers to participate. The contract value is approximately GBP 8,413,250, covering the full five-year period. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with international standards and the specified testing requirements to enhance their competitiveness in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

Project 36206 - TSE Rapid Testing Services

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) Rapid Testing of fallen stock cattle, sheep and goats and healthy slaughter sheep and goats on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The APHA currently manage, on behalf of DEFRA and the Welsh Government and Scottish Government, the provision of TSE rapid testing and related services for fallen cattle and eligible sheep and goats in Great Britain. The purpose of the Services is to enable the APHA to meet its requirement to provide TSE Rapid Testing in line with Chapter C, Annex X of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1148/2014, which still applies since the UK's exit from the EU. The successful contractor is required to hold and maintain TSE Test accreditation (in accordance with international standard EN ISO/IEC 17025) throughout the life of the contract. The Authority is appointing a contractor to provide TSE Rapid Testing Services for a five (5) year period (three (3) year initial term, starting on 01/10/2023, with allowable extension of up to twenty-four (24) months). (Note that the value shown on this notice is approximate and covers the full 5-year period.)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0358e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005421-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,413,250 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

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

EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES

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