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title: "Animal Feed Sample Testing for APHA"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f55646ab-127e-4a8d-aca3-70a2fed5f908"
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# Animal Feed Sample Testing for APHA

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f55646ab-127e-4a8d-aca3-70a2fed5f908

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the tender titled "Animal Feed Sample Testing for APHA." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services, situated in London, England. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action, associated with a contract value of £13,000. The contract period spans from 1st March 2018 to 31st December 2019, with the tender period formally ending on 28th February 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory testing, specifically those specialising in microbial examinations and animal feed analysis. Companies with expertise in research and development, particularly within the agricultural or veterinary sectors, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on testing for oral vaccine development also opens avenues for innovation in related fields, making it suitable for SMEs keen on expanding their capabilities in scientific research and consultancy.

## Notice

APHA requires specified tests for microbial examination of animal feed samples. These tests will determine the microbial load (numbers of bacteria, yeasts and moulds per gram of sample) and are necessary for a Research and Development project for the design and testing of an oral vaccine for wildlife. 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/525ceac5-f964-4a5d-ae92-3148752cc183 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | WICKHAM LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2018 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/525ceac5-f964-4a5d-ae92-3148752cc183

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/525ceac5-f964-4a5d-ae92-3148752cc183
  26th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/868ba3f0-471f-4132-903b-2a93a2b7802b
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4b18d4b-8982-490a-b78c-9c4d271c50e2
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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