Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Telephone
+44 2072385921
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
Supply of DNA Ear Tags and Applicators for use on TB Reactor Cattle
Reference number
31488
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 03144000 - Agricultural supplies
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority wishes to procure DNA ear tags and applicators to use in the identification of bovine reactors by testing operatives as part of the TB test. The ear-tags are not required for use in other species.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Defra is responsible for policy and regulations on the environment, food and rural affairs, including the eradication of Tuberculosis (TB) in cattle. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of Defra and acts in a regulatory capacity and is tasked with delivery of all the policy requirements including TB testing.
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is one of the most challenging endemic animal health problems currently facing the farming industry in Great Britain. To continue to minimise the risk of non-compliant behaviour, unnecessary testing and fraudulent claims, DNA tags are used to positively identify reactors as part of the TB test. This provides a robust assurance that cattle identified as reacting positively to the TB skin test are removed from holdings and compulsorily slaughtered as is required by legislation.
The appointed Contractor shall supply a tissue sampling ear tag and a means to apply the ear tag to a bovine animal, which through its application provides a tissue sample in an individual, self-sealing capsule. The tissue sample will be stored by APHA for up to three months and the tissue sample may be compared with other samples as required.
The ear tag and applicator shall conform to the British Standards Institute (BSI) Publicly Available Specification (PAS) – specifically known as PAS 44:2009.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Ongoing requirement
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
14 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
14 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Defra
London
SW1P 3JR
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC1A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom