--- title: "Supply of Stable Isotope Reference Analysis Service for Pork and Pork products" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c976f621-d17f-4a2b-a870-816c4daa408b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c976f621-d17f-4a2b-a870-816c4daa408b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c976f621-d17f-4a2b-a870-816c4daa408b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c976f621-d17f-4a2b-a870-816c4daa408b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-09-16" --- # Supply of Stable Isotope Reference Analysis Service for Pork and Pork products Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c976f621-d17f-4a2b-a870-816c4daa408b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c976f621-d17f-4a2b-a870-816c4daa408b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c976f621-d17f-4a2b-a870-816c4daa408b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), which is seeking to contract a provider for the "Supply of Stable Isotope Reference Analysis Service for Pork and Pork products." This contract is essential for assuring the provenance of pork products in the UK, with a tender period ending on 1st November 2021. The classification of this procurement falls under 'analysis services' (CPV code 71620000). The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and continue until 31st March 2027, with the procurement method being an open procedure above the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the analytical services sector, particularly those that specialise in food testing and quality assurance. Companies that have experience in food provenance and traceability systems, along with the capability to handle statistical analyses, will be well-positioned to compete. With the contract duration spanning five years, successful bidders can establish long-term relationships within the food industry, potentially expanding their service offerings to other sectors requiring similar analytical expertise. ## Notice AHDB, through its Pork division, is the owner of a SIRA (Stable Isotope Reference Analysis) database of pork reference samples taken from known farms throughout the UK and a number of other EU countries. The data is used to audit provenance claims for pork, bacon and ham sold at retail in the United Kingdom, specifically to authenticate claims that these products originate in the United Kingdom. The system has been developed to augment the existing industry audit and traceability systems employed as part of product assurance schemes, specifically BMPA and Red Tractor. The current contract for the provision of sample and statistical analysis ends on 31 March 2022 and so re-tender is necessary to revisit the market to benchmark pricing. AHDB is looking to secure a contract with one provider to deliver these services as outlined in the tender specification. Additional information: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender Login to the portal with the username/password Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. 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If you require any further assistance please consult the online help. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4977bd2f-40e7-4a5d-8f5a-6db29f6bb784 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 | KENILWORTH | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV8 2TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton | | Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2021 at 20:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4977bd2f-40e7-4a5d-8f5a-6db29f6bb784 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4977bd2f-40e7-4a5d-8f5a-6db29f6bb784 16th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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