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title: "Project 36206 - TSE Rapid Testing Services"
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# Project 36206 - TSE Rapid Testing Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73658e1c-499b-4bf1-9127-5fc84582476a

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the provision of TSE Rapid Testing Services to Eurofins Forensic Services Limited for a five-year period, starting on 1st October 2023. The total contract value amounts to approximately GBP 8,413,250. The services fall under the industry category of Laboratory services and are located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open procedure (above threshold), and the tender period ended on 8th November 2022.

This tender opportunity for TSE Rapid Testing Services presents a potential business growth opportunity for suppliers holding TSE test accreditation in accordance with the international standard EN ISO/IEC 17025. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations are particularly suited to compete in this open procedure tender. The contract duration offers stable revenue streams for the successful bidder, enabling them to provide essential laboratory services to support Great Britain's agricultural sector compliance.

## Notice

The APHA currently manage, on behalf of DEFRA and the Welsh Government and Scottish Government, the provision of TSE rapid testing and related services for fallen cattle and eligible sheep and goats in Great Britain. The purpose of the Services is to enable the APHA to meet its requirement to provide TSE Rapid Testing in line with Chapter C, Annex X of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1148/2014, which still applies since the UK's exit from the EU. The successful contractor is required to hold and maintain TSE Test accreditation (in accordance with international standard EN ISO/IEC 17025) throughout the life of the contract. The Authority is appointing a contractor to provide TSE Rapid Testing Services for a five (5) year period (three (3) year initial term, starting on 01/10/2023, with allowable extension of up to twenty-four (24) months). (Note that the value shown on this notice is approximate and covers the full 5-year period.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c77d581-50c8-4993-816c-018097f283bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,413,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,413,250 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2023 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c77d581-50c8-4993-816c-018097f283bb
- 18 Oct 2022 at 12:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324dba40-8180-4734-88af-b214b9abef3a
- 28 Sep 2022 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324dba40-8180-4734-88af-b214b9abef3a
- 4 Aug 2022 at 11:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/702842ee-100e-4462-a76d-2001c8fda003

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c77d581-50c8-4993-816c-018097f283bb
  24th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324dba40-8180-4734-88af-b214b9abef3a
  18th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/702842ee-100e-4462-a76d-2001c8fda003
  4th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c111ec3a-26bc-44cb-9028-8155260672d0
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