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ASFVInt: Decoding a Virus Achilles Heel

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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14 Jun 2021 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract titled "ASFVInt: Decoding a Virus Achilles Heel" to The Pirbright Institute under the delivery of a research project aimed at combating African swine fever (ASF). This project falls under the category of research and development services and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated under the ERA-NET ICRAD scheme, with the tender period concluding on 5 August 2020. The contract, valued at £495,901, commenced on 26 April 2021 and is set to conclude on 28 March 2024.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those focusing on veterinary science, virology, or agricultural biotechnology. Firms that specialise in innovative diagnostic solutions, antiviral therapy research, or vaccine development would be ideally positioned to contribute to this project, fostering growth through collaboration with a renowned institution like The Pirbright Institute as they seek to address critical challenges posed by African swine fever.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASFVInt: Decoding a Virus Achilles Heel

Notice Description

Following an application for research funding under the EU ICRAD ERA-NET scheme, the Authority is awarding a Contract to The Pirbright Institute for a research project. This project aims to support novel intervention strategies to combat African swine fever (ASF), a viral haemorrhagic fever of domestic pigs that is spreading across Europe, Asia and Africa. There is no vaccine or treatment against ASF and the disease can only be controlled by rapid diagnosis, quarantine and slaughter of affected herds. Introduction of ASF into the UK would inevitably lead to a loss of international trade as well as significantly impacting domestic production. ASF is caused by a complex virus, African swine fever virus (ASFV), that encodes for more than 150 different genes and part of the reason for the lack of treatments is our poor understanding of the role of these genes during the virus life cycle. Identification of the mechanisms by which ASFV manipulates cellular pathways to aid its replication, and evade host immune responses, will support vaccine design and identify potential targets for antiviral therapies. Additional information: This contract is awarded following a call for competition under the ERA-NET ICRAD scheme, details of which can be found via the following website; https://www.icrad.eu/calls-archive/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d807420e-1f7e-4de2-a369-385473b96d61
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Call for competition under the ERA-NET ICRAD scheme
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£495,901 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2021 - 28 Mar 2024 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

Further Information

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