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title: "Foetal Bovine Serum"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-047ad12f-8397-4342-ad6f-879d72f14c58"
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# Foetal Bovine Serum

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-047ad12f-8397-4342-ad6f-879d72f14c58

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## Summary

The procurement process for Foetal Bovine Serum is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, situated in London, England. This opportunity falls under the Research laboratory services industry category. The tender is currently active and uses an open procurement method, with a tender period set to conclude on 12th January 2017. The contract is expected to start on 7th March 2017 and run until 31st March 2017. Interested parties should ensure they are registered on the Bravo e-tendering system to access the relevant documents and information.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. By engaging in this procurement, businesses involved in the production or supply of scientific materials and laboratory services can expand their reach and contribute to crucial research activities in disease outbreak response and monitoring efforts.

## Notice

The Authority is looking for a supplier for Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS). FBS is used by the Cell and Tissue Culture Section (CTCS) within APHA Weybridge in the production of cell cultures for use in disease outbreak response, International Trade and surveillance, and diagnostic testing and research. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec627db-57f8-42ae-84b3-d58e2b98c56f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2016 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec627db-57f8-42ae-84b3-d58e2b98c56f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec627db-57f8-42ae-84b3-d58e2b98c56f
  5th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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