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title: "Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Project"
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# Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4ef7751-8ac2-4131-9571-5eb3a0a5271a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Project," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aims to enhance the productivity of the English cattle sector by reducing the prevalence of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD). This procurement falls under the veterinary services industry and is set primarily in the United Kingdom, encompassing various regions such as North East, North West, and London. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 5 February 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £5,779,200, started on 2 May 2018 and is scheduled to run until 1 May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on veterinary medicine, research services, and associated fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, particularly those offering innovative solutions to enhance livestock health and productivity. Engaging in this contract can assist businesses in establishing a foothold in the government procurement market while contributing to crucial improvements in the cattle sector.

## Notice

BVD Project is seeking to improve the productivity of the English cattle sector by achieving a reduction in the level of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) in cattle in England. 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/ddb17fb8-50ab-47fd-8dc4-a66f0dfce46f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2018 - 1 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,779,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,779,200 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAC COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 18 May 2018 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddb17fb8-50ab-47fd-8dc4-a66f0dfce46f
- 20 Dec 2017 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fedf511-3c0b-4618-b114-c6ed9bb55f47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddb17fb8-50ab-47fd-8dc4-a66f0dfce46f
  18th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fedf511-3c0b-4618-b114-c6ed9bb55f47
  20th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/887730e1-783d-4c92-aecc-c1d51455ee2d
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