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title: "UKAS Accreditation"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# UKAS Accreditation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-110ed67b-98a5-4fcc-a414-7bd09ba4621e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, which is seeking a service provider for the "UKAS Accreditation" contract under the calibration services category. This contract is for a total value of £14,364 and falls under the direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to being below the threshold. The tender was active until 7th February 2022, with the contract commencing on 7th March 2022 and scheduled to end on 3rd March 2023. This opportunity is based in London, England and is crucial for maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation, mandated by UKAS as the sole assessment body in the UK.

This tender presents significant growth potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations engaged in calibration services. Companies operating in these sectors can leverage their expertise to meet the specific requirements outlined in the tender for UKAS accreditation, providing essential services to maintain quality standards in various industries. By participating in this procurement, businesses not only enhance their visibility in the public sector but also position themselves as trusted providers of critical accreditation services.

## Notice

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. 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/4b6c4389-642d-412f-8a34-f630823472d3 |
| 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 13:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b6c4389-642d-412f-8a34-f630823472d3
- 1 Apr 2022 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b6c4389-642d-412f-8a34-f630823472d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b6c4389-642d-412f-8a34-f630823472d3
  1st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ee8a43e-f5e9-4c21-995c-8f3e1d3552b4
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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