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Project 28709: Scanning Surveillance Post Mortem Examinations

Defra Network eTendering Portal

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18 Mar 2021 at 15:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "Project 28709: Scanning Surveillance Post Mortem Examinations." This project falls under the veterinary services industry category and encompasses multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including England, Wales, and the Isle of Man. The procurement method employed is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the process has reached the award stage as of 7th December 2020. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2021 and will extend until 31st December 2023, with a possible two-year extension. The total contract value is £1,250,000, covering various contractual obligations related to veterinary diagnostic and surveillance services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in veterinary services, particularly those that can provide diagnostic and surveillance capabilities for farm animals. Companies that are likely well-suited to compete include veterinary colleges, research institutions, and entities with experience in pathology and animal health investigations. With a focus on collaborative engagement with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and participation in an integrated network, this contract can enhance the growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) in this specialised field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project 28709: Scanning Surveillance Post Mortem Examinations

Notice Description

Defra has awarded eight (8) contracts, on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), for the provision of veterinary diagnostic and surveillance services, namely Post Mortem Examination (PME) (supported by laboratory testing), as part of an integrated network alongside APHA's own PME sites (the Veterinary Investigation Centres), for farm animals in England and Wales. The services required under these contracts include: - Alerting APHA to suspicions of notifiable disease, new or re-emerging disease threats (NRT) and animal welfare issues. - Participation as part of an extended network of veterinary staff with experience in farm animal disease investigation, diagnosis and pathology, actively engaging in Government surveillance for potential NRT in farm animals. - Day-to-day discussion with Private Veterinary Surgeons (PVS) about disease incidents where specialist advice is needed. - Examination of animal carcases with the objective of diagnosing disease. - Collection and reporting of data from PME and disease investigations of animals for the purpose of accumulation of surveillance intelligence. Contracts started on 01/01/2021 (with the exception of the University of Nottingham which started on 15/02/2021) and they will run for three (3) years (to 31/12/2023) with a period of up to twenty-four (24) months extension if required. (The value on this notice covers the full five-year period.) Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a7b2bb1-59c3-442a-a3a9-ac5e17c92465
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85b42d9-46a5-49c5-936a-da7f2b89cf81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 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
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Royal Veterinary College

University of Bristol

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY(THE)

Wales Veterinary Science Centre/Iechyd Da

SAC Commercial Ltd

University of Liverpool

University of Cambridge

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

Further Information

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