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title: "National Reference Laboratory (NRL) Services Under the EU Poultrymeat Marketing Regulations"
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# National Reference Laboratory (NRL) Services Under the EU Poultrymeat Marketing Regulations

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cd51a44-9da8-4a96-8998-09ed02cf8869

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking services for the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) related to the EU Poultrymeat Marketing Regulations. The contract, classified under Research laboratory services, has a total value of £27,300, and it covers the period from 1st October 2015 to 31st March 2018. Key details include the contract being completed with an award notice published on 27th June 2017, and businesses were required to register on the Bravo portal to access tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on laboratory services, market-testing, and poultry research. Businesses in analytical testing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance would be well-suited to engage in this contract, leveraging their expertise to support the NRL's functions while potentially expanding their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract for the provison of services in relation to the NRL function for Poultrymeat Marketing. This requirement is under commission regulation 543/2008 and requires services in relation to attending meetings and carrying out testing of samples. 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/12e1f692-ddf8-407f-b475-54e6646574a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2015 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,800 |
| 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 | LGC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 15112000 - Poultry
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2017 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12e1f692-ddf8-407f-b475-54e6646574a7
- 10 Mar 2017 at 17:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/853f77d7-b93e-412f-b6f0-63891208e095

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12e1f692-ddf8-407f-b475-54e6646574a7
  27th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/853f77d7-b93e-412f-b6f0-63891208e095
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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