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title: "DPP lateral flow device for the testing of TB"
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# DPP lateral flow device for the testing of TB

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-773ad5f3-e511-421b-82af-8593a0564c5c

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, titled "DPP lateral flow device for the testing of TB", was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on diagnostic supplies. The procurement method utilised was a limited process, involving the award of a contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The tender period concluded on 1st June 2017, with the awarded contract value set at £25,000. The contract commenced on 1st July 2017 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the diagnostic supplies and veterinary services industries, particularly those specialising in rapid diagnostic testing technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster competition and support diverse business engagement. Companies that can provide reliable and validated diagnostic kits could greatly benefit from future orders issued by Defra for tuberculosis testing purposes.

## Notice

Purchase of rapid diagnostic test for the detection of tuberculosis in serum samples. The Chembio DPP test has been validated for use by APHA staff in the TB section and will be used for screening and detection purposes, as well as use in TB research projects. It is a tool in the agency's surveillance and detection of TB. The manufacturer is an established supplier to the agency, with previous orders having been placed and received. Future orders will be placed as and when more tests are required by users in the agency. 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/eebe5e10-bdf7-4527-9db9-657df36f978a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CHEMBIO DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2017 at 23:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebe5e10-bdf7-4527-9db9-657df36f978a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebe5e10-bdf7-4527-9db9-657df36f978a
  18th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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