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title: "Provision of Wild Bird collection services"
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# Provision of Wild Bird collection services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc7ad05b-d88d-4fb5-9e28-2515e7ff30e5

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## Summary

The procurement process has been completed for the "Provision of Wild Bird Collection Services" by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This public procurement falls under the environmental services category and encompasses England, Wales, and Scotland. The contract, awarded to MLCSL, has a total value of £60,931.52 and was published on 5 May 2017, following a restricted procedure. The contract commenced on 1 April 2017 and runs until 31 March 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide environmental services or specialise in wildlife management. Companies with expertise in dead wildlife collection, surveillance for avian influenza viruses, and related ecological services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector, contributing to important public health and environmental protection efforts.

## Notice

APHA require the provision of Wild Bird Found Dead Collection Services in England, Wales and Scotland. Surveillance for AI viruses in wild birds is carried out in all European Member States. The aim is the timely detection of HPAI viruses in wild birds in order to protect domestic poultry. This is due to evidence that suggests that wild birds potentially play a role in the spread of HPAI viruses to domestic poultry. 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/70c86ad5-cb85-4e17-979d-3d3a3c4f4ce0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,431 |
| 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 | MLCSL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2018 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c86ad5-cb85-4e17-979d-3d3a3c4f4ce0
- 5 May 2017 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba7177a-940e-4264-b578-7d0b33430815

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c86ad5-cb85-4e17-979d-3d3a3c4f4ce0
  1st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba7177a-940e-4264-b578-7d0b33430815
  5th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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