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Supply of BCG for injectable cattle vaccine for Stage 3 (of field trials)

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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30 Apr 2025 at 13:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, located in London, UK, has completed the awarding and contracting stages for the supply of BCG used in injectable cattle vaccines for Stage 3 of field trials, set to commence in July 2025. This procurement is classified under public authority central government, with AJ Vaccines of Copenhagen, Denmark, selected as the supplier. Direct procurement method was applied, and the process was conducted below the competition threshold. The contract was signed on 3rd April 2025 and runs from 4th April to 30th September 2025, focusing on vaccine delivery for veterinary purposes throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the veterinary vaccine sector, as well as those looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. With the contract's emphasis on stringent quality assurance and timely delivery, companies with a robust quality management system and efficient logistics could find this particularly advantageous. Large-scale manufacturers, such as AJ Vaccines, that can ensure compliance with the detailed key performance indicators (KPIs) set by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, stand to benefit from future governmental procurement opportunities and collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of BCG for injectable cattle vaccine for Stage 3 (of field trials)

Notice Description

The Authority require the supply of Cattle BCG ("the Goods") for use in the APHA-sponsored GB Field Trials Phase 3 which commence in July 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018048-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£574,160 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractmanagement@apha.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

AJ VACCINES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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