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title: "Project: 23900 - (Lot 3) VMD Research Requirements 18/19"
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# Project: 23900 - (Lot 3) VMD Research Requirements 18/19

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e20aa0b-1f92-4156-a745-a4f725a22827

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation. They have issued a tender titled "Project: 23900 - (Lot 3) VMD Research Requirements 18/19," which falls under the research and development services category, specifically for related consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 9 November 2018. The contract period began on 14 February 2019 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2023. The contract has a total value of £399,924.27 and is located within various delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and development, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Companies specialising in veterinary services and agricultural products are particularly well-suited to compete, as the contract aligns with their services. Engaging with the tendering process via the provided e-tendering portal may offer these businesses a chance to secure a pivotal contract contributing to their growth and development in the sector.

## Notice

Lot 3 - VMD Research Requirements 18/19 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/4ff8ba07-f02e-431f-a9d8-fadc4c744943 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £399,924 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £399,924 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 22 May 2019 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff8ba07-f02e-431f-a9d8-fadc4c744943
- 28 Sep 2018 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c71161-9e1e-44d5-913f-8ce3be5dbca2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff8ba07-f02e-431f-a9d8-fadc4c744943
  22nd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c71161-9e1e-44d5-913f-8ce3be5dbca2
  28th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f74b6200-0140-4dfc-aa06-7518ddc5cac8
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