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title: "Carcase Collection in England for Diagnostic Post Mortem Examinations"
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# Carcase Collection in England for Diagnostic Post Mortem Examinations

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6b94d49-a3c7-41f7-88df-7db7600a71be

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Carcase Collection in England for Diagnostic Post Mortem Examinations". This procurement falls under the investigation services sector and is located in England. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 25 January 2017. The contract, if awarded, will commence on 1 March 2017 and will continue for an initial period of six months, ending on 31 August 2017. The procurement follows an open procedure method.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the services industry, particularly those specialising in veterinary, environmental, and laboratory services. Companies capable of providing carcass collection and transportation to veterinary investigation centres or external PME sites would find this tender particularly relevant. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the inclusive nature of this procurement process.

## Notice

The Authority is looking for a supplier for the provision of a carcase collection Service in England. This will be for an initial period of 6 months. Carcase collection contractors will deliver carcasses to a Veterinary Investigation Centre or external partner PME site to carry out post mortems. 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/cb48ad4f-e446-4538-8d74-63cafb8e1011 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 79720000 - Investigation services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2017 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb48ad4f-e446-4538-8d74-63cafb8e1011

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb48ad4f-e446-4538-8d74-63cafb8e1011
  5th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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