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title: "Provision of the Environment Agency National Laboratory Service Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd334001-3527-4608-893a-18cb45043ef8"
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# Provision of the Environment Agency National Laboratory Service Courier Service

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd334001-3527-4608-893a-18cb45043ef8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the provision of a courier service for the Environment Agency National Laboratory Service (NLS), managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. The tender is classified under courier services, with a total contract duration from 5th October 2019 to 4th October 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their bids by the deadline of 11th July 2019. This tender encompasses delivery to a wide geographic area, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in courier services. Businesses that have the capability to manage logistics and transport efficiently across diverse locations would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement opportunity can help enhance service delivery capacity and expand market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

To provide the Environment Agency National Laboratory Service (NLS) with a courier service to collect and transport samples from the Environment Agency user sites to the NLS Laboratories in Starcross and Leeds . 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/85a5f8fa-95bc-4c3f-ae46-0dbf1125cde1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2019 - 4 Oct 2021 |
| 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

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2019 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a5f8fa-95bc-4c3f-ae46-0dbf1125cde1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a5f8fa-95bc-4c3f-ae46-0dbf1125cde1
  4th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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