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title: "Supply of Babesia Caballi and Theileria equi IFAT Slides"
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# Supply of Babesia Caballi and Theileria equi IFAT Slides

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a21f8f97-bf80-4863-8c71-314356dbf796

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply of Babesia Caballi and Theileria equi IFAT Slides" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This tender falls within the goods category, specifically involving biological evidence collection kits. The contract was awarded on 2nd February 2018, with an end date of 31st March 2018 for the contract period. This limited procurement method bypassed a prior publication of a contract notice and had a tender period deadline of 2nd January 2018.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the veterinary and agricultural sectors, particularly those experienced in providing biological testing materials. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this market, given the suitability criteria favouring them. Companies that can ensure compliance with import/export testing requirements and deliver high-quality, compliant supplies will be well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The multi-spot slides required are coated with Babesia caballi and Theileria equi parasites, and are used to test serum samples from horses for statutory import / export purposes and international trade. 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/60b6fa5d-ec27-4fbc-a922-3017ebb0ea25 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,411 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,411 |
| 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 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2018 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b6fa5d-ec27-4fbc-a922-3017ebb0ea25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b6fa5d-ec27-4fbc-a922-3017ebb0ea25
  13th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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