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title: "Contract for Technical Options Appraisal and MASTERPLAN development for: Future Provision of Science Capability for Animal Health, with Strategic Definition and project outline for critical infrastructure investments."
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# Contract for Technical Options Appraisal and MASTERPLAN development for: Future Provision of Science Capability for Animal Health, with Strategic Definition and project outline for critical infrastructure investments.

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5b9a1d1-a269-490b-abb0-49f6c7de11dc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract for the Technical Options Appraisal and MASTERPLAN development concerning the future provision of science capability for Animal Health. This tender is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. The contract, valued at £118,000, is classified under technical analysis consultancy services and additional classifications including infrastructure works consultancy services and financial information systems. The tender period concluded on 14 November 2016, while the contract duration extends from 14 December 2016 to 31 July 2017. This contract was awarded as part of a limited procurement method without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and analysis services related to scientific capabilities and infrastructure development within the animal health sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, particularly those with expertise in financial systems, data analysis, and providing strategic recommendations for complex infrastructure projects. Engaging with the DEFRA procurement system via the Bravo portal is essential for obtaining tender documents and further details.

## Notice

To validate and provide technical and financial analysis of options for the future provision of effective and sustainable scientific capability/infrastructure for Animal Health, specifically to provide the evidence and a preferred master-plan for the business case to be put to HMT March 2017, to agree the preferred strategic location, organisation and long term infrastructure development programme and provide RIBA stage 0/1 basis for specific critical building replacement investments to be commenced March 2018. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfe4258-e966-4da8-a5d9-61a42d7c9fe7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2016 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48812000 - Financial information systems
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 11 May 2017 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfe4258-e966-4da8-a5d9-61a42d7c9fe7
- 8 Feb 2017 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704e1ab7-7883-436c-a8f7-994f720c5c41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfe4258-e966-4da8-a5d9-61a42d7c9fe7
  11th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704e1ab7-7883-436c-a8f7-994f720c5c41
  8th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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