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title: "Project 36206 - TSE Rapid Testing Services"
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# Project 36206 - TSE Rapid Testing Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0358e3

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has completed an award process for the provision of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) Rapid Testing services. The tender, titled "Project 36206 - TSE Rapid Testing Services," falls under the laboratory services category. The procurement is for a five-year contract, starting on 01/10/2023, with a possible extension of up to 24 months. The Defra Network eTendering Portal located in London, UK, managed the process. The evaluation criteria included technical quality (60%) and price (40%). The contract was awarded to Eurofins Forensic Services Limited.

This procurement opportunity for TSE Rapid Testing services by the APHA presents a significant business opportunity. Businesses in the laboratory services industry, particularly those with TSE test accreditations, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method was an open procedure, providing a fair chance for various suppliers to participate. The contract value is approximately GBP 8,413,250, covering the full five-year period. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with international standards and the specified testing requirements to enhance their competitiveness in securing this contract.

## Notice

This requirement is for the provision of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) Rapid Testing of fallen stock cattle, sheep and goats and healthy slaughter sheep and goats on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The APHA currently manage, on behalf of DEFRA and the Welsh Government and Scottish Government, the provision of TSE rapid testing and related services for fallen cattle and eligible sheep and goats in Great Britain. The purpose of the Services is to enable the APHA to meet its requirement to provide TSE Rapid Testing in line with Chapter C, Annex X of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1148/2014, which still applies since the UK's exit from the EU. The successful contractor is required to hold and maintain TSE Test accreditation (in accordance with international standard EN ISO/IEC 17025) throughout the life of the contract. The Authority is appointing a contractor to provide TSE Rapid Testing Services for a five (5) year period (three (3) year initial term, starting on 01/10/2023, with allowable extension of up to twenty-four (24) months). (Note that the value shown on this notice is approximate and covers the full 5-year period.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005421-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,500,000 |
| Lots value | £8,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,413,250 |

## 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 | EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2023 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005421-2023
- 24 Oct 2022 at 17:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029975-2022
- 28 Sep 2022 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027173-2022
- 4 Aug 2022 at 11:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021396-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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