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title: "Provision of Specified Pathogen Free Eggs"
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# Provision of Specified Pathogen Free Eggs

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a017ccd3-4e30-470d-9e70-f0340e91c820

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (APHA) in providing Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) chicken eggs, primarily for laboratory diagnostic and research purposes. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically within the farm animal products industry. The procurement method adopted is limited, with the contract value amounting to £701,033 GBP. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2015 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2020. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the decision date being 26th January 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in agricultural products, laboratory supplies, and veterinary services. Companies that can guarantee the provision of SPF chicken eggs while meeting strict pathogen-free standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore this opportunity, which could enhance their portfolio through collaboration with a government agency focused on crucial animal health and research initiatives.

## Notice

The Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (APHA) have appointed the Contractor to supply Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) chicken (Gallus gallus) eggs for laboratory diagnostic and research purposes. APHA's range of responsibilities includes statutory work for the UK government for disease control through surveillance activities, research and consultancy. A number of these animal related research and surveillance activities, such as vaccine development and identification of types of disease, require SPF chicken eggs to provide tissues, embryos and live birds. It's important that these Eggs are free of specified pathogens or extraneous agents, as they could cause infection or contaminate the work. In addition there is a legal requirement that Eggs used in the production and quality controls of vaccines are free from specified pathogens. 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/5d01a159-e74a-44e6-b40a-5e513678c2ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2015 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2015 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £701,033 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £257,033 |
| 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 | VALO BIOMEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03142500 - Eggs
- 03330000 - Farm animal products

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2018 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d01a159-e74a-44e6-b40a-5e513678c2ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d01a159-e74a-44e6-b40a-5e513678c2ab
  26th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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