Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Telephone
+44 2082258245
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Project 33547 - Provision of Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables
Reference number
33547
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority is seeking to appoint one (1) single Contractor to supply Commodity laboratory chemicals and consumables.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £31,050,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority is seeking to appoint one (1) single Contractor to supply Commodity laboratory chemicals and consumables.
This Contract is primarily intended to meet the needs of the Environment Agency (EA) and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas). The terms of this Contract will allow for the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and its associated bodies including any Agencies and non-departmental public bodies to access the Goods at the agreed preferential rates and terms.
A full list can be found at;
Departments, agencies and public bodies - GOV.UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
It is anticipated that the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) may onboard / access the Contract during the term of the Contract.
two.2.14) Additional information
The Contract will commence on 01/08/2022 and be awarded for an initial period of two (2) years and may subsequently be extended for a further two (2) years, up to a total period of four (4) years.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 March 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes