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title: "Overseas Territories Biosecurity Project"
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# Overseas Territories Biosecurity Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45d7b5d7-db70-4bfd-8626-a9a829c21e37

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Overseas Territories Biosecurity Project" conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research consultancy services within the environmental sector. The project is based in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the award stage, having reached completion on 14th December 2017. The contract, valued at £240,000, commenced on 1st November 2017 and will run until 31st March 2019. Interested organisations should note that this procurement was implemented through a limited method without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in biosecurity and environmental sciences. Businesses equipped to conduct comprehensive horizon scanning exercises and possessing relevant industry knowledge would be well-placed to compete. By engaging in this project, companies can not only enhance their portfolios but also establish valuable connections within the public sector, fostering further growth in forthcoming contracts in similar domains.

## Notice

APHA to carry out a series of comprehensive horizon scanning exercises in the UK Overseas Territories. 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/b7effaad-7bad-436b-b881-bc063266de50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2018 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7effaad-7bad-436b-b881-bc063266de50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7effaad-7bad-436b-b881-bc063266de50
  16th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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