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title: "29003 - Sweet Chestnut Blight Modelling"
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# 29003 - Sweet Chestnut Blight Modelling

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4867207-b3ad-4881-a1c1-4d94ec256b4a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "29003 - Sweet Chestnut Blight Modelling" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in the industry category of research and development services. This tender was part of a selective procurement process, operating under a framework agreement with a total value of £40,000. The contract period commenced on 3rd November 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021. The tender period ended on 12th August 2020, and the award was published on 29th April 2021, with all activities taking place across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in plant health and environmental research. Businesses that can leverage their capabilities in consultancy and modelling services within the agricultural sector may find this contract aligned with their growth strategies. Competing suppliers would benefit from understanding the specific needs of the Defra Network, offering innovative solutions that address plant health-related challenges.

## Notice

Mini-comp under Lot 2 - Plant Health of the Animal and Plant Health Modelling Services Framework (ref 25333).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65775bdf-6c0f-498d-9f6f-b7cb97b073de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65775bdf-6c0f-498d-9f6f-b7cb97b073de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65775bdf-6c0f-498d-9f6f-b7cb97b073de
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/add9e06a-d5b4-4fe0-a61c-9e50a909c65a
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