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/
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-and-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
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 36206 - TSE Rapid Testing Services
Reference number
36206
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This requirement is for the provision of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) Rapid Testing of fallen stock cattle, sheep and goats and healthy slaughter sheep and goats on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £8,800,000
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
Main site or place of performance
The Services will be performed from the successful Tenderer’s laboratory and there are no on farm ‘live’ test facilities available.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the Services is to enable the APHA to meet its requirement to provide TSE Rapid Testing in line with Chapter C, Annex X of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1148/2014, which still applies since the UK’s exit from the EU.
Tenderers will be required to hold test accreditation in accordance with international standard EN ISO/IEC 17025 and commit to add TSE Rapid Testing to their current scope prior to commencement of the contract. Proof of accreditation will be required prior to commencement of the Services and it will be a requirement for TSE Test accreditation (in accordance with international standard EN ISO/IEC 17025) to be maintained throughout the life of the contract.
The Authority is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide TSE Rapid Testing Services for a five (5) year period (three (3) year initial term with allowable extension of up to twenty-four (24) months).
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
23 September 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
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN is to notify the market of a possible opportunity and to invite interested parties to join a supplier engagement event at 10.00am on Thursday 25th August 2022. This will provide an opportunity for potential suppliers to learn more about the requirements. If you are interested in joining the MS Teams event, please register your interest by emailing melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk
The intention is to publish a Bidder Pack in September 2022.