Tender

Develop and pilot approaches to surveillance for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in companion animals and equines

VETERINARY MEDICINE DIRECTORATE

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Tender

15 Apr 2024 at 14:04

Tender

15 Apr 2024 at 13:51

Tender

27 Mar 2024 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is seeking to develop and pilot approaches to surveillance for antimicrobial resistance in companion animals and equines. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on the 29th April 2024. The contract period is set to start on 31st May 2024 and end on 31st March 2028. This opportunity falls under the services category and is open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The project location covers multiple areas including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender opportunity by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate provides a platform for businesses in the research and development sector to contribute to the surveillance of antibiotic resistance. Companies specialised in designing and executing research and development projects, particularly related to health and veterinary sciences, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process offers a chance for enterprises, especially SMEs, to engage in cutting-edge research that can have a significant impact on public health and animal welfare, creating opportunities for collaboration and innovation in the industry.

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Notice Title

Develop and pilot approaches to surveillance for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in companion animals and equines

Notice Description

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) wishes to undertake research to pilot different approaches to surveillance for antibiotic resistance in companion animals and equines in the UK. The aim of the project is to inform the development of representative UK-wide surveillance of antibiotic resistance in commensal bacteria carried by companion animal and equine populations (to include cats and/or dogs, and horses). The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Prior Information Notice (PIN): https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0640b6-deb6-4586-8bfb-5eace590436b

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be50b79-385e-4e42-838c-6e9a3bcd5415
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VETERINARY MEDICINE DIRECTORATE
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

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