Award

Specialist Advice (Regulatory and Commercial) on the Development of TB Vaccines

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2017 at 14:39

Tender

01 Feb 2017 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Specialist Advice (Regulatory and Commercial) on the Development of TB Vaccines" has been initiated by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, England. This open tender, related to the research laboratory services sector, was published on 1st February 2017, with a submission deadline of 16th February 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £18,000, commenced on 17th March 2017 and will conclude on 16th March 2018. The contracting authority, Defra Network eTendering Portal, plays a vital role in addressing the challenges posed by bovine tuberculosis, which has significant financial implications for the UK agricultural sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary medicine, regulatory compliance, and vaccine development. Establishments with expertise in collaborating with governmental bodies and familiarity with the veterinary medicines framework will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The initiative supports long-term public health objectives, making it particularly relevant for firms focused on innovative solutions to animal health issues and those seeking to contribute to the UK's comprehensive TB eradication strategy.

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Notice Title

Specialist Advice (Regulatory and Commercial) on the Development of TB Vaccines

Notice Description

Bovine TB is one of GB's biggest endemic animal health issues, costing the taxpayer more than PS100m a year. Over 28,000 cattle were slaughtered for TB control in England in 2015. Vaccination of either cattle or wildlife is an important long-term policy option for reducing the risk of bovine TB in England. As such, developing and licensing a cattle TB vaccine and an oral badger TB vaccine remains an important goal for the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra). MAFF/Defra have invested PS35 million on cattle TB Vaccine and associated test development since it started this research programme in 1998. Since 2007 Defra has spent PS23m on research and development (R&D) into oral and injectable badger vaccines. Development of cattle and badger vaccines, an integral part of the comprehensive risk-based TB Eradication Strategy. The contractor will be called upon to assist Defra TB Programme in its dealings with the veterinary medicines regulator (VMD), international collaborators, potential and actual suppliers and others.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acb4400b-3925-4626-9af3-ca08a97794d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c220f32-1a08-4c6f-8749-2f5b91de8490
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2017 - 16 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VETERINARY VACCINES CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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