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RDE 542 - Characterisation of antimicrobial resistance within a pig weaner unit

VMD

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07 Mar 2024 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The VMD has awarded a contract to The Queens University Belfast for the project titled "RDE 542 - Characterisation of antimicrobial resistance within a pig weaner unit". The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £40,304.36 GBP and the contract period is from 11th March 2024 to 11th September 2024. The tender period ended on 4th March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for research and development consultancy services providers to engage in a short 'proof of concept' study to investigate antimicrobial resistance within a pig unit. Businesses with expertise in this area would be well-suited to compete. The buying organization, VMD, is based in London, UK. The project is classified under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The tender has already been awarded, providing visibility into potential future opportunities with the organisation.

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Notice Title

RDE 542 - Characterisation of antimicrobial resistance within a pig weaner unit

Notice Description

The VMD wishes to determine the feasibility of expanding our air and wastewater AMR surveillance programme into the farm setting. In a short 3 week 'proof of concept' study we wish to investigate the type and prevalence of AMR genes and bacteria within the pig unit operated by NI's Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute. This project was awarded by VMD.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df65d0a1-6c91-4b68-9453-3539dc8bc72b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bcf0576-b26b-4948-91ab-640a751f759d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,304 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,304 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2024 - 11 Sep 2024 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
VMD
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
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

THE QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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