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title: "Biosecurity and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-893dcc38-d635-4cdc-9e83-ce47d0759197"
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# Biosecurity and Associated Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-893dcc38-d635-4cdc-9e83-ce47d0759197

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Biosecurity and Associated Services" contract was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This tender sits within the security services industry category, with a total value of £1,434,924. The contract execution period started on 15th June 2015 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2018. This procurement process has reached the Award stage, with contract award decisions published on 28th September 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in biosecurity or risk assessment services. Companies with expertise in security services and related fields can leverage this contract to expand their operations and gain recognition in a competitive sector. Prospective bidders should ensure they are registered on the Bravo portal for Defra to access vital tender documents and further information.

## Notice

Project scope production to assist DEFRA PM team in defining capital project works required, providing biosecurity expertise. 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/0d6895f1-6406-4819-b180-b8267f61046e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2014 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2015 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,434,924 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,434,924 |
| 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 | MERRICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2017 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d6895f1-6406-4819-b180-b8267f61046e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d6895f1-6406-4819-b180-b8267f61046e
  28th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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