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Supply of the DIVA Skin Test Fusion protein for BCG cattle vaccine field trials

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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17 Apr 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a procurement process for the supply of the DIVA Skin Test Fusion protein for BCG cattle vaccine field trials. This contract falls under the industry category "Vaccines for veterinary medicine" and spans across multiple locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage for this tender is now at the award stage, with the contract period running from 9th April 2025 to 8th October 2025. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, below the threshold value, with a total contract value of £55,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies involved in the production and supply of veterinary vaccines, particularly those who specialise in proteins or biochemical materials for animal health. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically well-suited for this type of contract, given DEFRA's suitability criteria. Moreover, businesses looking to expand within the veterinary industry or seeking to collaborate with government organisations on scientific field trials can find valuable growth opportunities through such contracts. As exemplified by LIONEX GmbH, SMEs can leverage such procurement processes to build credibility and establish a stronger presence in both domestic and international markets.

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Notice Title

Supply of the DIVA Skin Test Fusion protein for BCG cattle vaccine field trials

Notice Description

Supply of the DIVA Skin Test Fusion protein for BCG cattle vaccine field trials

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d81a0394-f6d5-49c5-9268-b2e622f0daa4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a78379-16b9-4c17-b1d7-6b2535966df3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33651690 - Vaccines for veterinary medicine

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,817 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIONEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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