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title: "Use of the Polymerase Chain Reaction for the Analysis and Enumeration of Cryptosporidium Oocysyts in Drinking Water."
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# Use of the Polymerase Chain Reaction for the Analysis and Enumeration of Cryptosporidium Oocysyts in Drinking Water.

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b448d3a6-8ffe-40f4-a4c2-b274a0d1ab06

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is focused on a tender titled "Use of the Polymerase Chain Reaction for the Analysis and Enumeration of Cryptosporidium Oocysts in Drinking Water." This project aims to explore the application of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology in enhancing the analysis of Cryptosporidium species in drinking water. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to research services, with a contract value of £66,079. The open procurement method is being utilised, with the tender period scheduled to end on 10th October 2019 and the contract period starting from 1st February 2020 and running until 31st March 2021, accommodating delivery across various locations including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and water analysis, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are equipped to handle advanced analytical techniques. Companies with expertise in environmental sciences, microbiological analysis, or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could facilitate business growth through partnerships and increased visibility within the sector.

## Notice

The aim of this research project is to establish whether the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) could be used to streamline the analysis of Cryptosporidium species in drinking water samples. 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/1cf6e8f7-71e0-4822-bd65-bc883102d14d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,079 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,079 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 41 - Collected and purified water
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 41110000 - Drinking water
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2020 at 22:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cf6e8f7-71e0-4822-bd65-bc883102d14d
- 13 Sep 2019 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70012d6b-978d-4593-b041-5af3e1f5a316

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cf6e8f7-71e0-4822-bd65-bc883102d14d
  13th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70012d6b-978d-4593-b041-5af3e1f5a316
  13th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3f52c7f-e10c-42aa-9cbe-e719b45055d8
  n/a

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