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title: "Trade Pathways R&D"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9001f160-aa98-4571-ba4d-ec2ff299d026"
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# Trade Pathways R&D

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9001f160-aa98-4571-ba4d-ec2ff299d026

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently managing a tender titled "Trade Pathways R&D," which aims to commission research on the trade of controlled commodities between the EU and the UK. This procurement falls under the agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products industry category and is classified as a service. The tender is active and will close on 19th November 2018, with a total value of £50,000. The resulting contract commencement is set for 18th December 2018 and will last until 15th March 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure, indicating a competitive bidding process is underway.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in agricultural or trade studies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can bring valuable insights and innovation to the table. Companies that specialise in analysing commodity flows, trade impact assessments, or related areas would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their reach and enhancing their profiles within the public sector.

## Notice

Defra wishes to commission research which will answer the following questions: - What are the commodity types, the value and net mass of controlled commodities cleared in the EU and then transported to the UK? - Where does this trade enter the EU, leave the EU, and enter the UK? - How might trade flows change in the following scenarios if the EU ceased to check third country goods destined for the UK (meaning they were checked at the UK border instead): o If the UK is a member of the Customs Union - no tariffs on EU-UK movements. o If UK is out of Customs Union - tariffs on EU-UK movements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d83bc4a-f446-485c-9986-741625975b50 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2018 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d83bc4a-f446-485c-9986-741625975b50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d83bc4a-f446-485c-9986-741625975b50
  25th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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