--- title: "Tender for collection of Egg and Milk Samples Under the VMD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5adcc543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5adcc543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5adcc543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5adcc543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-04-25" --- # Tender for collection of Egg and Milk Samples Under the VMD Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5adcc543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5adcc543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5adcc543-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The tender titled "Tender for collection of Egg and Milk Samples Under the VMD" is being issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed at enhancing the National Residues Control Plan for veterinary medicines in Great Britain. This open procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the tender period having ended on 10th November 2016. The contract will commence on 2nd January 2017 and will run until 2nd January 2019. The contract will involve the collection of egg and milk samples across the entire country, segmented into two lots for bidding: milk sampling and egg sampling, with bidders able to propose for one or both lots. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the agricultural services sector, particularly those specialising in veterinary medicine surveillance and food safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector organisations, are well-positioned to participate. Firms with capabilities in logistics, laboratory analysis, and bilingual services (including Welsh language support for operations in Wales) will find this opportunity especially relevant. By engaging in this contract, successful bidders can contribute to vital public health objectives while expanding their service offerings and market reach. ## Notice The Authority is looking to appoint up to a maximum of two (2) suppliers to carry out the collection of egg and milk samples under the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's National Residues Control Plan.The Contract will cover the whole of GB and include two (2) Lots: Lot 1 Milk sampling & Lot 2 : Egg sampling. Tenderers may bid for one or more lots. VMD is responsible for authorising the manufacture, distribution and use of veterinary medicines in the UK. It also has responsibility for post-authorisation surveillance, which includes investigating suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicines and operating a surveillance programme for residues of veterinary medicines and other substances. The VMD also advises Government Ministers on veterinary medicines policy and making and enforcing UK legislation in this respect. As part of the testing for residues of veterinary medicines and illegal substances in animals and animal products, VMD is responsible for the management and operation of the National Residues Control Plan (NRCP) in GB. This requirement is in place as part of the United Kingdom's fulfilment of its obligations under Council Directive 96/23/EC. The NRCP requires the collection of a specified number of assayable samples of hen eggs; quail eggs; cow milk; sheep, and goat milk, from GB farms for analysis of residues of veterinary medicines and other substances. Contractors may be required to make a Welsh language option available when collecting samples in Wales. UPDATE FEBRUARY 2017: CONTRACT NOT AWARDED Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c656ed0-cda7-46cb-9506-eef45b9b7bb5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2017 - 2 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03142500 - Eggs - 03320000 - Cattle, livestock and small animals - 03331000 - Fresh milk from sheep and goats - 77100000 - Agricultural services ## Release History - 25 Apr 2017 at 12:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c656ed0-cda7-46cb-9506-eef45b9b7bb5 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c656ed0-cda7-46cb-9506-eef45b9b7bb5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c656ed0-cda7-46cb-9506-eef45b9b7bb5 25th April 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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