Tender

Supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) Eggs to APHA (Re-Tender)

ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (APHA)

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Tender

21 Nov 2024 at 09:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA), an agency working under Defra as well as the Scottish and Welsh Governments, is re-tendering the supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) Eggs. This procurement process involves the delivery of pathogen-free eggs essential for various research and surveillance activities within the agency. The procurement, classified under the industry category of 'Eggs' and 'Animal products and related products', has an open procedure method and an estimated value of £495,000. The tender period ends on 15 January 2025, with the contract commencement scheduled for 15 February 2025, extending until 14 February 2028. The eggs must adhere to the European Pharmacopoeia standards and suppliers need to be ISO 9001 accredited. Notable delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, amongst others.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers specialising in animal products with capabilities to meet strict pathogen-free requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit markedly from this contract due to its specific suitability criteria. Suppliers that can demonstrate ISO 9001 compliance and proficiency in Good Manufacture Practice will find themselves particularly well-placed to secure this contract. By participating in this procurement, businesses can strengthen their portfolios and expand their market reach, especially within public sector contracts involving critical health and safety standards in the animal health domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) Eggs to APHA (Re-Tender)

Notice Description

APHA is an executive agency working on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Scottish Government and Welsh Government. APHA's role is to safeguard animal health and welfare as well as public health, protect the economy and enhance food security through research, surveillance and inspection. APHA's range of responsibilities includes statutory work for the United Kingdom (UK) government for disease control through surveillance activities, research and consultancy. A number of these animal related research and surveillance activities, such as vaccine development and identification of types of disease, require Eggs to provide tissues, embryos and live birds. It is important that these Eggs are free of specified pathogens or extraneous agents, as they could cause infection or contaminate the work. In addition, there is a legal requirement that Eggs used in the production and quality controls of vaccines are free from specified pathogens. The successful supplier shall supply Eggs (from Flocks) which comply with the current European Pharmacopoeia 5.2.2 Chicken Flocks free from Specified Pathogens for the Production and Quality Control of Vaccines and must be accredited to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 (or equivalent for the country the supplier operates in) and follow Good Manufacture Practice. Evidence of ISO accreditation shall be provided to APHA annually by the supplier. Further information on the overall requirement can be found within the Bidder Pack - Specification document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16028f4a-3c2e-4227-b37a-a01d6ddb0b2d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03140000 - Animal products and related products

03142500 - Eggs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (APHA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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