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://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
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
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 intends to launch a tender which seeks to appoint a single managed service provider to supply Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables from May 2022.
The appointed Contractor will be required to supply Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables (including via sub-contractors) to selected Defra Organisations.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000
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
A virtual Early Supplier Engagement Event will be held on 12th August 2021 from 10:30 am until 12:00 noon via Microsoft Teams.
The purpose of the Supplier Event is to provide a forum for potential suppliers to gain a broad understanding of potential future requirements. It will also be used to share and gain feedback which may be used to shape the proposition before any formal procurement commences.
All those organisations wishing to attend the Supplier Event should register on Bravo (https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html?_ncp=1627473881700.224708-1) and respond to the questions provided in the dummy Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) under Project 33547 on or before Thursday 5th August.
Slides and Q&A from the engagement will be published after the Event.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
13 October 2021
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