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title: "8649 - Laboratory Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9eff42a4-adf0-4525-addc-80ee9411a9d7"
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# 8649 - Laboratory Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eff42a4-adf0-4525-addc-80ee9411a9d7

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is focused on laboratory services, specifically for testing olive oil, crops, meat, export refunds, and dairy products. The awarded contract, valued at £50,847.42, was officially awarded on 30th June 2020 and will be active until 8th January 2021. The initial tender period concluded on 9th May 2020. This procurement was classified under the CPV code 71900000, indicating laboratory services, and is part of an extension to facilitate a re-tender process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that excel in laboratory analysis and testing services. Companies with expertise in agricultural testing and food safety will find this sector conducive to competition, enabling them to potentially expand their service offerings and client base within both the UK and other regions. Engaging with this procurement could enhance their visibility and credibility in the marketplace.

## Notice

The Laboratory Analysis Contract facilitates the provision of Olive Oil testing and testing of Crops, Meat, Export Refunds and Dairy. This extension is specifically to allow time in order to facilitate a re-tender process. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8863ea85-ad32-474b-bef7-5a94da5c6f58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Extension to current contract to specifically allow for a tender exercise to be carried out |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2020 - 8 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,847 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,847 |
| 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 | CAMPDEN BRI (CHIPPING CAMPDEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2020 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8863ea85-ad32-474b-bef7-5a94da5c6f58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8863ea85-ad32-474b-bef7-5a94da5c6f58
  22nd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a8b9456-1d4a-42c1-9472-d63891416cb6
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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