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26 Apr 2024 at 11:01

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26 Apr 2024 at 09:30

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26 Apr 2024 at 09:27

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26 Apr 2024 at 09:23

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07 Dec 2023 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Animal and Plant Health Modelling Services Framework - Lot 2 (Plant Health) involved the Defra Network eTendering Portal acting as the buying organisation. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract was awarded to The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge. The Framework aimed to provide quantitative modelling services for animal and plant health, with a focus on plant health. The procurement method was an open procedure, with an option to extend the Framework available. The contract was signed on 24th April 2024.

This tender for modelling services in plant health presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in agricultural, horticultural, or aquacultural services. Companies offering expertise in animal and plant pest and disease modelling and analysis would be well-suited to compete. The tender was in the award stage, providing visibility for potential suppliers to engage with the University of Cambridge. Businesses should consider the potential for emergency response consultations and expert modelling exercises in fulfilling the contract requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Modelling Services Framework - Lot 2 (Plant Health) - Uni of Cambridge

Notice Description

Animal and Plant Health Modelling Services Framework - Lot 2 (Plant Health)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Animal Health

Lot 1 covers the provision of modelling services and expertise for animal health. This may include expertise in areas such as species distribution, movement dynamics and host interaction. The Authority and/or Contracting Bodies may require some or all of the Services outlined in relation to government's current or future policy interests in animal health. Current exotic diseases of interest include, but are not limited to, FMD, Swine Vesicular Disease, ASF, Classical Swine Fever, Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease, and Vector Borne diseases including Bluetongue, Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease and African Horse Sickness. Modelling of endemic diseases such as Salmonella, Swine Influenza or Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome may also be required.

Options: There is an option to extend the Framework Agreement for 12 months

Renewal: A decision as to whether a renewal Framework Agreement is required will be made during the course of this Framework Agreement

Lot 2 - Plant Health

Quantitative modelling for plant and bee health contributes to the evidence base required by government to assess risk and manage outbreaks of pests and diseases of relevance to plant and bee health. Recent policy interests include but are not limited to Phytophthora Ramorum, Phytophthora Kernoviae, Phytophthora Pluvialis, Chalara, Oak Processionary Moth, Emerald Ash Borer, Xylella fastidiosa, Acute Oak Decline, Varroa and Asian Hornet.

Options: There is an option to extend the Framework Agreement for 12 months

Renewal: A decision as to whether a renewal Framework Agreement is required will be made during the course of this Framework Agreement

Lot 1

The Framework will give the Authority access to quantitative modelling capability and tools for animal and plant pest and disease modelling and expert analysis to meet occasional ad hoc policy requests. The Authority requires the Contractor to be available to respond to emergency situations in the form of expert consultation and/or input to modelling exercises. The purpose of carrying out this analysis is to inform policy decisions which may need to be made quickly, often based on evidence that is not complete.

This Framework replaces the previous Animal and Plant Health Modelling
Framework, reference 25333. This was the Authority's previous framework for
animal and plant health modelling services which will expire in April 2024.

Options: There is an Option to extend the Framework for a further period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042266
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013560-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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 4DF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Ausvet Pty Ltd

Edinburgh Innovations

Fera Science Ltd

The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge

The University of Newcastle upon Tyne

UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH)

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