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title: "Supply of DNA Ear Tags for use on TB Reactor Cattle"
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# Supply of DNA Ear Tags for use on TB Reactor Cattle

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56011c26-8f9b-41c9-aae0-14cf7ffd2d2b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of DNA ear tags and applicators for TB Reactor Cattle is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This contract, valued at £229,280, falls under the agricultural supplies industry category and was awarded following an open procedure—above threshold for public contracts. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2027. It is notable that the tender period was previously active until 14th June 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural goods, particularly those that can supply DNA tagging solutions and associated applicators. Companies with experience in compliance with British Standards, specifically PAS 44:2009 for tissue sampling, will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as they may particularly benefit from this procurement activity in addressing the needs of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in tackling bovine tuberculosis challenges in the UK.

## Notice

The Authority is appointing a supplier to provide DNA ear tags and applicators for use in the identification of Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) Reactor Cattle. DNA ear tagging is performed in the field by Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) field staff and Official Veterinarians (OVs) contracted by APHA across the United Kingdom (UK) as part of the Tuberculosis (TB) eradication programme. Applicators are distributed to the OVs along with the ear tags to enable them to carry out tagging of bTB Reactor Cattle on behalf of APHA. 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/eeaf4de2-7ff9-4a5d-8749-e1a6e4c9133f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,280 |
| 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 | CAISLEY EARTAG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03144000 - Agricultural supplies

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2021 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeaf4de2-7ff9-4a5d-8749-e1a6e4c9133f
- 13 May 2021 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f687858-23ae-4cda-96e4-0eff12c5b98f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeaf4de2-7ff9-4a5d-8749-e1a6e4c9133f
  20th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f687858-23ae-4cda-96e4-0eff12c5b98f
  13th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89f9bdb9-5c16-4c50-9c36-439a0b881c1a
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

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