--- title: "For the supply of Stable Isotope reference analysis service for Pork and Pork products" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b69fe26-950b-4321-96a2-7b0611cd5af9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b69fe26-950b-4321-96a2-7b0611cd5af9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b69fe26-950b-4321-96a2-7b0611cd5af9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b69fe26-950b-4321-96a2-7b0611cd5af9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-12-20" --- # For the supply of Stable Isotope reference analysis service for Pork and Pork products Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b69fe26-950b-4321-96a2-7b0611cd5af9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b69fe26-950b-4321-96a2-7b0611cd5af9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b69fe26-950b-4321-96a2-7b0611cd5af9.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking suppliers for the "Stable Isotope reference analysis service for Pork and Pork products." This tender falls within the agricultural sector and is located in Kenilworth, West Midlands, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period will end on 22nd February 2018, paving the way for contract commencement on 1st June 2018, which will run until 31st May 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £65,000. This tender presents opportunities for SMEs specialising in food quality analysis, agricultural services, and traceability systems. Businesses that can provide stable isotope reference analysis or similar analytical services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender allows companies to establish themselves in the supply chain of pork products, supporting provenance claims and enhancing their market presence in agricultural services. ## Notice AHDB, through its Pork division, is the owner of a SIRA (Stable Isotope Reference Analysis) database of pork reference samples taken from known farms throughout the UK and a number of other EU countries. The data is used to audit provenance claims for pork, bacon and ham sold at retail in the United Kingdom, specifically to authenticate claims that these products originate in the United Kingdom. The system has been developed to augment the existing industry audit and traceability systems employed as part of product assurance schemes, specifically BMPA and Red Tractor. The current contract for the provision of sample and statistical analysis ends on 31 May 2018 and so re-tender is necessary to revisit the market to benchmark pricing and explore service developments. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65e23940-00c9-4259-bc2e-770be0c67ae0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | KENILWORTH | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV8 2TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton | | Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ## Release History - 20 Dec 2017 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65e23940-00c9-4259-bc2e-770be0c67ae0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65e23940-00c9-4259-bc2e-770be0c67ae0 20th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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