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title: "Advanced genetic analysis, molecular and serological diagnostics of bluetongue"
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# Advanced genetic analysis, molecular and serological diagnostics of bluetongue

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffcea2ed-d699-470e-af5e-aa0ed5fe8b12

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking offers for the project titled "Advanced genetic analysis, molecular and serological diagnostics of bluetongue". This initiative falls under the research and experimental development services category, with a contract value of £1,097,414. The procurement was initiated as a direct procurement using a single tender action, and the contract period commenced on 1st December 2019, extending to 30th November 2022. The procurement stage is currently complete as of the award date, which was on 1st December 2019, following the end of the tender period on 1st December 2019. The delivery address is based in London, UK.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in research and diagnostic services related to virology and disease control. Companies specialising in molecular biology, diagnostics, and genetic analysis would be well-positioned to compete, especially in light of the UK's need for enhanced prevention and control strategies against bluetongue and similar orbivirus outbreaks. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches and relevant experience in these areas may find this procurement appealing for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

The overarching objective of this project is to address the most pressing policy needs for response to BTV incursion from a UK perspective and to further improve prevention and control strategies to BTV and other orbiviruses 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/b8972054-7f34-40e3-a63c-d91be10087ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,097,414 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,097,414 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2019 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8972054-7f34-40e3-a63c-d91be10087ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8972054-7f34-40e3-a63c-d91be10087ba
  23rd December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4bd38a0-d602-460e-88c1-248eaeb4c584
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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