Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
Nobel House 17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
UK
Contact person: Simon Desborough
Telephone: +44 2072385921
E-mail: Simon.desborough@defra.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Veterinary Delivery Partnership — Livestock Testing Services in England and Wales
Reference number: 24989
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
204 700 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 — North Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical questions
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 — South Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical questions
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 — Devon and Cornwall
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical questions
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 — Western England
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK
UKG
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical questions
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 — South and Eastern England
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
UKF
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical questions
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 — Northern England
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical questions
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2020/S 187-452886
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1
Contract No: ecm_60545
Title: North Wales Contract for the Provision of Veterinary Delivery Services A-C
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Menter a Busnes
2649828
Unit 3 Science Park
Aberystwyth
SY23 3AH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 11 031 267.00
GBP
V.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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: ecm_60544
Title: South Wales Contract for the Provision of Veterinary Delivery Services A-C
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Iechyd Da (Gwledig) Ltd
8821623
PO Box 8, Goresland, North Road
Aberystwyth
ST23 2WB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 27 351 927.00
GBP
V.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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: ecm_60539
Title: Devon and Cornwall Contract for the Provision of Veterinary Delivery Services A-C
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Farmcare Devon and Cornwall Ltd
07958389
Penbode
Holsworthy
EX22 6HB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 41 684 564.00
GBP
V.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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: ecm_60538
Title: Western England Contract for the Provision of Veterinary Delivery Services A-C
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Farmcare West Ltd
07956885
West Hill Barns, West Hill, Evershot
Dorchester
DT2 0LD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 44 352 253.00
GBP
V.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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: ecm_60537
Title: South and Eastern England Contract for the provision of Veterinary Delivery Services A-C
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Farmcare Central Ltd
07668954
71 Derby Road
Uttoxeter
ST14 8EB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 31 321 265.00
GBP
V.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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: ecm_60536
Title: Northen England Contract for the Provision of Veterinary Delivery Services A-C
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/02/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Farmcare North Ltd
7955633
Tithe Barn Vet Centre, Kendal Road, Kirby Lonsdale
Carnforth
LA6 2HH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 49 013 233.00
GBP
V.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 VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Defra group Commercial
17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: http://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Defra group Commercial
17 Smith Square, London
London
SW1P 3JR
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: http://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/02/2021