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Dead Wild Bird and Mammal Surveillance and Collection Services for Avian Influenza (AI)

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Award

20 Aug 2024 at 12:59

Tender

26 Mar 2024 at 17:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has undergone a public procurement process for "Dead Wild Bird and Mammal Surveillance and Collection Services for Avian Influenza (AI)" under the industry category of Animal Husbandry Services (CPV: 77500000). The contract, valued at approximately £2,435,652, was awarded to Eville and Jones (Commercial Services) Ltd on the 12th of August, 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the procurement stage is now complete with the contract being active. The project will cover mainland Great Britain, requiring collection and delivery of dead wild birds and small mammals for testing at designated sites, over a period from 1st October 2024 to 31st August 2027, with an extension option up to 24 months.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in animal husbandry services, veterinary logistics, and biosecurity. It is particularly suitable for companies with a robust network capable of efficient collection and delivery across vast geographical areas, including mainland Great Britain and potentially GB islands. Businesses with strong technical capabilities, adherence to biosecurity standards, and effective contract management are encouraged to compete. The emphasis on social value, coupled with substantial financial stakes, makes this a promising venture for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public health and environmental protection services.

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Notice Title

Dead Wild Bird and Mammal Surveillance and Collection Services for Avian Influenza (AI)

Notice Description

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) requires the collection of dead wild birds and small mammals that are deemed to be of surveillance value, and delivery of the carcases to designated sites for testing across mainland Great Britain (GB).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) requires the collection of dead wild birds that are deemed to be of surveillance value, and delivery of the wild bird carcases to designated APHA Veterinary Investigation Centre (VIC) or Scotland Rural College Disease Surveillance Centre (SRUCDSC) sites for testing.

APHA also requires the provision of unique wild bird carcase identification numbers which will be held on a Central Spreadsheet.

Collection (and delivery) of specified small mammalian carcases will also be required, particularly if mortalities are linked epidemiologically to an AI outbreak in wild birds.

The Contractor will be required to have a network of personnel to act as Collectors across mainland Great Britain (GB) to ensure maximum efficiency in the Contractor's timely ability to collect carcases upon request from the Authority. As a minimum this shall mean that the Contractor can collect and deliver any carcase across mainland GB within forty-eight (48) hours of the Authority's request (i.e., for a Collector to travel from their point of origin to the location of the carcase(s) and then either to an APHAVIC or SRUCDSC, and/or a return journey).

While this Contract primarily covers collections from mainland GB, Services from GB islands (excluding Crown Dependencies) may be requested. If this situation occurs the Contractor would be expected to provide a quotation and estimated timescale or the collection. The APHA Veterinary Lead in Avian Virology would then advise if the collection should go ahead.

Note that the value shown on this notice is approximate and covers the full 59-month contract period (01/10/2024 to 31/08/2027 with up to 24 months extension allowable).

Options: This contract may be extended by up to twenty-four (24) months (to 31/08/2029).

Note that the estimated contract value (shown in sections II.1.5.1 and II.2.6.1) covers the full potential 5-year contract period (01/09/2024 to 31/08/2027 with up to 24 months extension allowable).

The Authority is not obliged to extend the contract after the initial 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044d48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026479-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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


CPV Codes

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,314,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,314,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,435,652 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
If the Services continue to be required, and if the contract extension option is used, then a new procurement would start in Nov 2028.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Melanie Swain
Contact Email
melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

EVILLE AND JONES (COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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