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title: "UKAS Accreditation"
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# UKAS Accreditation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c53aa7e-5239-4e7d-890f-e65eebccdca3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the UKAS Accreditation tender has been completed, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This tender falls under the category of calibration services with a monetary value of £14,364. The contract period commenced on 7th March 2022 and will conclude on 3rd March 2023. The tender was executed using a direct procurement method via a single tender action, which is applicable for contracts below the threshold, and ended on 7th February 2022.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to grow their businesses, particularly those specialising in calibration services within the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with ISO 17025 standards and have experience in assessment and accreditation would be particularly well-suited to engage in this kind of tender, thereby enhancing their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

This is essential for DFU accreditation purposes under ISO 17025. UKAS are the sole assessment body for the United Kingdom and continued assessment to the standard is mandatory to maintain the accreditation. 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/b1f55f8b-e59b-4aad-bedc-a05dbaaf6604 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 3 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,364 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,364 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SP1J 3JR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 10:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f55f8b-e59b-4aad-bedc-a05dbaaf6604
- 1 Apr 2022 at 10:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f55f8b-e59b-4aad-bedc-a05dbaaf6604
- 1 Apr 2022 at 10:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f55f8b-e59b-4aad-bedc-a05dbaaf6604
- 1 Apr 2022 at 10:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f55f8b-e59b-4aad-bedc-a05dbaaf6604
- 1 Apr 2022 at 10:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f55f8b-e59b-4aad-bedc-a05dbaaf6604
- 1 Apr 2022 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f55f8b-e59b-4aad-bedc-a05dbaaf6604

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f55f8b-e59b-4aad-bedc-a05dbaaf6604
  1st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ce9c5d4-31e6-40d6-8659-6d2f0798e9ed
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/451b18c7-55fb-4135-a21d-4ff016f3c5e0
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07f1ccab-7c97-4d76-a49a-1f623c81d443
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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