Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NATURAL ENGLAND (Defra Network eTendering Portal)
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
UK
Contact person: DGCEnquiries@defra.gov.uk
E-mail: DGCEnquiries@defra.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Address of the buyer profile: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://atamis-9529.lightning.force.com/lightning/page/home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://atamis-9529.lightning.force.com/lightning/page/home
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
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
eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting
Reference number: C21850
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90711500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This opportunity is advertised by Defra group Commercial on behalf of Natural England.<br/><br/>Natural England is the government’s advisor on the natural environment. Natural England provide practical advice, grounded in science, on how best to safeguard England’s natural wealth for the benefit of everyone. Natural England’s remit is to ensure sustainable stewardship of the land and sea so that people and nature can thrive. It is our responsibility to see that England’s rich natural environment can adapt and survive intact for future generations to enjoy. For further information please visit Welcome to GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<br/><br/>Great crested newts (Triturus cristatus; GCN) are fully protected under European and domestic legislation and the Habitats Directive places an obligation on the United Kingdom (UK) to achieve their Favourable Conservation Status (FCS, as defined by Article 2 of the Habitats Directive).<br/>Natural England are looking to appoint a Contracting Laboratory (the Contractor) for the supply and distribution of eDNA kits to Habitat Delivery Bodies (HBDs) completing surveys across England, and for the provision of laboratory analysis of returned samples and associated reporting to Natural England (the Authority) that will deliver the data to be used to monitor the success of habitat creation associated with District Licensing strategies for GCN. The monitoring will enable review and where necessary adjustment to ensure that schemes are contributing towards the FCS of the species. In addition, this Contract is looking to gather more evidence to contribute to a further update of the WC1067 protocol (Appendix A). This shall be carried out across Natural England led District Level Licensing scheme areas in England.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 995 500.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: Lot 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - precipitation eDNA Kits
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90711500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of precipitation eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 903 500.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
12/02/2024
End:
11/02/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: Lot 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - filtration eDNA kits
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90711500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of filtration eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
92 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
12/02/2024
End:
11/02/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
18/12/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
12/06/2024
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
18/12/2023
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NATURAL ENGLAND (Defra Network eTendering Portal)
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Public Procurement Review Body
N/A
N/A
N/A
UK
E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Public Procurement Review Body
N/A
N/A
N/A
UK
E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/11/2023