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CEFAS23-144 Contract for PATHSAFE Pathogen machine learning

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21 Dec 2023 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting organisation Cefas has awarded a contract for PATHSAFE Pathogen machine learning analysis services. The contract has a value of £60,000 GBP and was awarded through a direct procurement method. The tender had a minimum value of £50,000 GBP. The contract period is from December 20, 2023, to March 31, 2025, and the tender period ended on December 19, 2023.

This opportunity to provide specialised services for pathogen surveillance in agriculture, food, and environment presents a lucrative chance for businesses in the analysis services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Cefas, the buying organisation, located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, is actively seeking suppliers to support their ongoing efforts in pathogen surveillance. The successful bidder, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), has secured the contract and will collaborate with Cefas on this innovative project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS23-144 Contract for PATHSAFE Pathogen machine learning

Notice Description

Background: As part of the Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and Environment (PATHSAFE) programme, Cefas are conducting pilot surveillance studies for key foodborne disease pathogens. Cefas have collected and analysed weekly river water samples over a time series of 2 x 3 month periods. Additional analyses of these samples and data generated is required to generate a tool for predicting the risk of foodborne disease in river catchments and shellfish harvesting areas. Requirement: Cefas require specialised services to generate 16S rRNA sequence data from river water samples and the subsequent bioinformatic analyses of 16S rRNA and whole genome sequences via a customised pipeline. A machine-learning method is required to be developed for the rapid analysis and interpretation of 16S data, along with a dashboard and customised web platform for visualisation of 16S and microbial genomic results. DNA samples will be shipped from the UK to UAB by the Environment Agency at nocost to UAB. Whole genome sequence data will be provided to UAB by Cefas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2c16ad-1b64-48b7-82b1-0baf005e3c41
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITAT AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA (UAB

Further Information

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