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title: "Microbiological baseline preliminary scoping study on FMD disposal sites"
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# Microbiological baseline preliminary scoping study on FMD disposal sites

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-012c5f2a-9881-427b-b3c6-fa5a2b60f674

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, involves a tender for a "Microbiological baseline preliminary scoping study on FMD disposal sites." This project aims to comply with the requirements set by the National Audit Office (NAO) regarding the management of burial sites associated with the 2001 Foot & Mouth Disease outbreak. The procurement method used is selective, leveraging a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 13th August 2021 and the contract period spanning from 13th August 2021 to 31st March 2022. The total contract value is set at £12,876.52, and it falls under the category of environmental monitoring services within the UK. 

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth, particularly for SMEs with expertise in environmental studies and project management. Businesses that specialise in environmental monitoring, especially those experienced in managing complex projects related to public health and ecological assessments, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this tender can help firms not only secure public contracts but also enhance their reputation and capability in addressing crucial environmental challenges.

## Notice

STA action to move forwards with procurement of Scoping Study in order to meet NAO requirements for the FMD sites. No alternate suppliers have experienced of this unique requirement. As a result of the 2001 Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in this country, MAFF arranged for the burial of 1.2 million animal carcases at five sites. Currently the NAO are auditing the management and life time costs associated with these burial sites, and to satisfy their requirements, Defra were asked to provide a conceptual model for each site. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b28cac2-0ac7-436c-a172-785966677ead |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,876 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,876 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2021 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b28cac2-0ac7-436c-a172-785966677ead

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b28cac2-0ac7-436c-a172-785966677ead
  23rd August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cdb02667-0a7b-416e-9e7f-9d6c2a51219a
  Redacted copy of Service Level Agreement20210823

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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