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Studentship: Understanding the role of sheep & goat in pestiviruses

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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20 May 2025 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the project titled "Studentship: Understanding the role of sheep & goat in pestiviruses" involves the Animal and Plant Health Agency as the buying organisation. This research and development consultancy service falls under the CPV code 73200000 and is located primarily in Surrey, UK. The procurement stage has moved to the Award phase, with a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. Important dates include the contract start on 16th May 2025 and its conclusion on 30th September 2027. The total contract value amounts to £37,200 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for entities engaged in veterinary research and academic institutions focusing on animal health to expand their expertise and business reach. While the opportunity favoured direct engagement with the University of Surrey, businesses specialising in multi-species farming systems, veterinary pathology, and pestivirus studies are well-suited to seek collaborative arrangements or prepare for future tenders in similar domains. Ensuring expertise in managing research projects in animal health, particularly pestivirus impacts, could foster advantageous positioning in subsequent procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Studentship: Understanding the role of sheep & goat in pestiviruses

Notice Description

Several newly emerged pestivirus species were introduced into cattle and pigs as well as wild ruminant populations during the last decades. These new pestiviruses are associated with abortion, still birth, health problems of offspring. Emerging pestivirus diseases frequently challenge prevention and control strategies in the swine and cattle industry. This PhD proposal will explore pestiviruses in sheep and goat in the UK and its transmission between different animal host species in a multispecies grazing farm system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0c4f7c-0e69-49a7-89f5-5f4a98aa1d25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ADDLESTONE
Postcode
KT15 3NB
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
New Haw
Westminster Constituency
Runnymede and Weybridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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