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Supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) Eggs to APHA

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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21 Nov 2024 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an executive agency under the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Scottish Government, and Welsh Government, is seeking a supplier for the provision of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) chicken eggs. This procurement is categorized under "goods" in the industry category of "animal products and related products." The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a tender period ending on 15th January 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract will commence on 15th February 2025 and will last for three years, with a possibility of a 24-month extension. The eggs are required for laboratory diagnostic and research purposes to support APHA’s responsibilities in disease control, vaccine development, and animal health and welfare. The selected supplier must comply with European Pharmacopoeia 5.2.2 standards and provide ISO 9001 accreditation annually.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specializing in veterinary pharmaceuticals, animal health products, or laboratory supplies, particularly those with capabilities in stringent quality control environments. Businesses with ISO 9001 accreditation and experience in supplying pathogen-free biological materials will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The procurement method follows an open procedure, encouraging competitive participation with criteria based on technical requirements, social value, and price. This contract will enable the selected supplier to secure a substantial and long-term engagement, valued at £495,000, with APHA, thereby fostering business growth and strengthening market presence in the public sector veterinary supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) Eggs to APHA

Notice Description

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking to engage a supplier to provide Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) chicken (Gallus gallus) Eggs for laboratory diagnostic and research purposes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

APHA is an executive agency working on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Scottish Government and Welsh Government. APHA's role is to
safeguard animal health and welfare as well as public health, protect the economy and enhance food security through research, surveillance and inspection.

APHA's range of responsibilities includes statutory work for the United Kingdom (UK) government for disease control through surveillance activities, research and consultancy. A number of these animal related research and surveillance activities, such as vaccine development and identification of types of disease, require Eggs to provide tissues, embryos and live birds. It is important that these Eggs are free of specified pathogens or extraneous agents, as they could cause infection or contaminate the work. In addition, there is a legal requirement that Eggs used in the production and quality controls of vaccines are free from specified pathogens.

The successful supplier shall supply Eggs (from Flocks) which comply with the current European Pharmacopoeia 5.2.2 Chicken Flocks free from Specified Pathogens for the Production and Quality Control of Vaccines and must be accredited to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 (or equivalent for the country the supplier operates in) and follow Good Manufacture Practice. Evidence of ISO accreditation shall be
provided to APHA annually by the supplier.

Options: The Authority may extend the Contract for a period of up to 24 months'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bd81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012937-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03140000 - Animal products and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£479,628 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Additional Buyers

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (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
1
Supplier Name

VALO BioMedia GmbH

Further Information

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