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title: "Contingency Rabies Serological testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6de3658d-c376-4fca-ab3a-19859f126473"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2019-07-19"
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# Contingency Rabies Serological testing

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6de3658d-c376-4fca-ab3a-19859f126473

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contingency contract titled "Contingency Rabies Serological testing," aimed at providing laboratory services in response to the EU Exit. The contract is administered by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in York, England. The procurement method is a direct tender action, classified as below threshold, with a total contract value of £15,000. The tender period concluded on 26th April 2019, with the contract effective from the same date until 31st March 2020. The award notice for the contract was published on 19th July 2019.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in laboratory services. Businesses with expertise in serological testing or those capable of fulfilling similar laboratory service requirements would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders in this sector, especially given the contingency nature of the contract linked to regulatory changes such as the EU Exit.

## Notice

Contingency contract for Serological testing due to EU Exit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cd2aaff-31d0-4d1f-b037-32ff963ad3e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2019 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cd2aaff-31d0-4d1f-b037-32ff963ad3e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cd2aaff-31d0-4d1f-b037-32ff963ad3e5
  19th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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