Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Network.Procurement@defra.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3000603900
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Buyer's address
https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
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
Market Engagement for Specialist Science and Contingency Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This notice is for information only and is not a call for competition. Defra reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with any contract award.
DEFRA is holding a market engagement session at 11am (GMT) on 30th March in connection with the delivery of a significant number of scientific services and invites all interested parties to attend.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
- 90721400 - Genetic resources protection services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning
- 90721700 - Endangered species protection services
- 79420000 - Management-related services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 90721300 - Food or feed contamination protection services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 90715000 - Pollution investigation services
- 90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services
- 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 90721000 - Environmental safety services
- 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Defra currently operates a framework contract providing scientific evidence and services to support its policy making and operational responsibilities including emergency response capabilities in relation to food and the environment. The contract is also used by other government departments, including but not limited to the Food Standards Agency, Welsh Government and the Home Office. Any new provider will require the ability to deliver reliable, high-quality business and scientific services competitively; well-proven transition and transformational capabilities within challenging timeframes; and possess a vision and commitment to enhance relevant scientific capability into the future.
Defra is holding a market engagement session on 30th March 2023 at 11am to assess market interest, capability and capacity. Interested parties can register for the Teams meeting by emailing network.procurement@defra.gov.uk ensuring that ‘Specialist Science and Contingency Services ME Session EOI’ is included in the subject of the email. Please provide details of your organisation, the names, emails and job titles of who will attend and we will email a link where you can join the meeting.
This notice is for information only and is not a call for competition. Defra reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with any contract award.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 October 2023
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