---
title: "Supply of DNA Ear Tags for use on TB Reactor Cattle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b0de"
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# Supply of DNA Ear Tags for use on TB Reactor Cattle

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b0de

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the "Supply of DNA Ear Tags for use on TB Reactor Cattle" within the agricultural supplies industry category. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a total value of £299,280. This initiative aims to support the identification of Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) Reactor Cattle across the UK. The contract was signed on 6th September 2021, and it is essential for potential suppliers to register on the Bravo Solutions E-tendering portal to access all relevant documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of agricultural goods, particularly those specialising in livestock management equipment. Companies capable of providing high-quality DNA ear tags and applicators that comply with British Standards could find this contract particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in agricultural supplies are well-suited to compete and can contribute to the government's efforts in eradicating bovine TB, enhancing their business prospects in the growing livestock health market.

## Notice

The Authority is appointing a supplier to provide DNA ear tags and applicators for use in the identification of Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) Reactor Cattle. DNA ear tagging is performed in the field by Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) field staff and Official Veterinarians (OVs) contracted by APHA across the United Kingdom (UK) as part of the Tuberculosis (TB) eradication programme. Applicators are distributed to the OVs along with the ear tags to enable them to carry out tagging of bTB Reactor Cattle on behalf of APHA.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is appointing a supplier to provide DNA ear tags and applicators for use in the identification of Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) Reactor Cattle. DNA ear tagging is performed in the field by Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) field staff and Official Veterinarians (OVs) contracted by APHA across the United Kingdom (UK) as part of the Tuberculosis (TB) eradication programme. Applicators are distributed to the OVs along with the ear tags to enable them to carry out tagging of bTB Reactor Cattle on behalf of APHA.

Renewal: Ongoing requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023395-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £299,280 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | CAISLEY EARTAG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03144000 - Agricultural supplies

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023395-2021
- 13 May 2021 at 21:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010605-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk”
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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