Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Contact
Simon Desborough
Telephone
+44 2072385921
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://defra.bravosoloution.co.uk/web/login.html
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Veterinary Delivery Partnership - Livestock Testing Services in England and Wales
Reference number
24989
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
SERVICE A – TUBERCULIN TESTING OF BOVINE AND NON-BOVINE ANIMALS: A Fully Managed Service (FMS) for the provision of TB testing services within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE B – ADDITIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES: A FMS for the provision of Additional Veterinary Services (including Cymorth TB in Wales) that are appropriately delivered by local veterinary practices within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE C – EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES: Provision of critical resource support within GB to enhance the national capability to respond to animal disease outbreaks and other emergencies.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £204,700,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - North Wales
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - WALES
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SERVICE A – TUBERCULIN TESTING OF BOVINE AND NON-BOVINE ANIMALS: A Fully Managed Service (FMS) for the provision of TB testing services within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE B – ADDITIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES: A FMS for the provision of Additional Veterinary Services (including Cymorth TB in Wales) that are appropriately delivered by local veterinary practices within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE C – EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES: Provision of critical resource support within GB to enhance the national capability to respond to animal disease outbreaks and other emergencies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Questions / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - South Wales
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - WALES
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SERVICE A – TUBERCULIN TESTING OF BOVINE AND NON-BOVINE ANIMALS: A Fully Managed Service (FMS) for the provision of TB testing services within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE B – ADDITIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES: A FMS for the provision of Additional Veterinary Services (including Cymorth TB in Wales) that are appropriately delivered by local veterinary practices within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE C – EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES: Provision of critical resource support within GB to enhance the national capability to respond to animal disease outbreaks and other emergencies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Devon & Cornwall
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SERVICE A – TUBERCULIN TESTING OF BOVINE AND NON-BOVINE ANIMALS: A Fully Managed Service (FMS) for the provision of TB testing services within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE B – ADDITIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES: A FMS for the provision of Additional Veterinary Services (including Cymorth TB in Wales) that are appropriately delivered by local veterinary practices within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE C – EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES: Provision of critical resource support within GB to enhance the national capability to respond to animal disease outbreaks and other emergencies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Western England
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
- UKK - SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SERVICE A – TUBERCULIN TESTING OF BOVINE AND NON-BOVINE ANIMALS: A Fully Managed Service (FMS) for the provision of TB testing services within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE B – ADDITIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES: A FMS for the provision of Additional Veterinary Services (including Cymorth TB in Wales) that are appropriately delivered by local veterinary practices within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE C – EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES: Provision of critical resource support within GB to enhance the national capability to respond to animal disease outbreaks and other emergencies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - South & Eastern England
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
- UKJ - SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SERVICE A – TUBERCULIN TESTING OF BOVINE AND NON-BOVINE ANIMALS: A Fully Managed Service (FMS) for the provision of TB testing services within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE B – ADDITIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES: A FMS for the provision of Additional Veterinary Services (including Cymorth TB in Wales) that are appropriately delivered by local veterinary practices within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE C – EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES: Provision of critical resource support within GB to enhance the national capability to respond to animal disease outbreaks and other emergencies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Northern England
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
- UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SERVICE A – TUBERCULIN TESTING OF BOVINE AND NON-BOVINE ANIMALS: A Fully Managed Service (FMS) for the provision of TB testing services within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE B – ADDITIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES: A FMS for the provision of Additional Veterinary Services (including Cymorth TB in Wales) that are appropriately delivered by local veterinary practices within a specific Geographical Region; SERVICE C – EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES: Provision of critical resource support within GB to enhance the national capability to respond to animal disease outbreaks and other emergencies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 187-452886
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ecm_60545
Lot No
1
Title
North Wales Contract for the Provision of Veterinary Delivery Services A - C
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Menter a Busnes
Unit 3 Science Park
Aberystwyth
SY23 3AH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
National registration number
2649828
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £11,031,267
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Veterinary Services will be subcontracted to veterinary practices
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ecm_60544
Lot No
2
Title
South Wales Contract for the Provision of Veterinary Delivery Services A-C
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Iechyd Da (Gwledig) Limited
PO Box 8, Goresland, North Road
Aberystwyth
ST23 2WB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
National registration number
8821623
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £27,351,927
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Veterinary Services will be subcontracted to veterinary practices
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ecm_60539
Lot No
3
Title
Devon & Cornwall Contract for the Provision of Veterinary Delivery Services A-C
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Farmcare Devon & Cornwall Limited
Penbode
Holsworthy
EX22 6HB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
National registration number
07958389
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £41,684,564
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Veterinary Services will be subcontracted to veterinary practices
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ecm_60538
Lot No
4
Title
Western England Contract for the Provision of Veterinary Delivery Services A-C
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Farmcare West Limited
West Hill Barns, West Hill, Evershot
Dorchester
DT2 0LD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
National registration number
07956885
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £44,352,253
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Veterinary Services will be subcontracted to veterinary practices
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ecm_60537
Lot No
5
Title
South & Eastern England Contract for the provision of Veterinary Delivery Services A-
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Farmcare Central Limited
71 Derby Road
Uttoxeter
ST14 8EB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
National registration number
07668954
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £31,321,265
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Veterinary Services will be subcontracted to veterinary practices
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ecm_60536
Lot No
6
Title
Northen England Contract for the Provision of Veterinary Delivery Services A-C
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 February 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Farmcare North Limited
Tithe Barn Vet Centre, Kendal Road, Kirby Lonsdale
Carnforth
LA6 2HH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
National registration number
7955633
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £49,013,233
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Veterinary Services will be subcontracted to veterinary practices
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Defra group Commercial
17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Defra group Commercial
17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
Country
United Kingdom