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title: "Supply of Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS)"
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# Supply of Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4affb168-34da-425c-8508-1f048e2fc59a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) located in Weybridge, England. This procurement falls under the veterinary services category and was conducted via a limited method, specifically through an award without prior publication of a contract notice. The tender period ended on 8 March 2017, with a contract value of £105,560, and the contract commenced on the same day, concluding on 31 March 2017. The contract was formally awarded on 8 March 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of veterinary goods and services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that offer products related to cell culture and disease outbreak response would find themselves well-suited to participate in similar future tenders issued by government bodies like Defra. Engaging in such procurement processes can help businesses expand their market reach and establish long-term partnerships with public sector entities.

## Notice

Defra procuring on behalf of APHA: Foetal Bovine Serum 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19588496-358d-4f58-8f3f-434fb8926638 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,560 |
| 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 | TCS BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19588496-358d-4f58-8f3f-434fb8926638

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19588496-358d-4f58-8f3f-434fb8926638
  28th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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