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Studentship: Understanding the role of sheep & goat in pestiviruses

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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08 May 2025 at 09:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, a central government body located in London, involved the award of a contract for a project titled "Studentship: Understanding the role of sheep & goat in pestiviruses" under the services industry category. With a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, the contract was awarded to the University of Surrey. The procurement process reached the award stage on 1st May 2025, with the contract active from 2nd May 2025. The project will span until at least 30th September 2027 and may extend by mutual agreement, covering the delivery location within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for academic institutions, particularly those specialising in research and development consultancy services, to expand their expertise and influence in veterinary research, specifically in pestivirus studies affecting sheep and goats. The project not only provides a platform to explore innovative approaches in infectious disease control within multi-species farm systems but also facilitates collaboration with government entities. Such partnerships can significantly enhance visibility and credibility within the public sector, ideally suiting research-focused institutions with capabilities in epidemiology and veterinary science.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Studentship: Understanding the role of sheep & goat in pestiviruses

Notice Description

Several newly emerged pestivirus species were introduced into cattle and pigs as well as wild ruminant populations during the last decades. These new pestiviruses are associated with abortion, still birth, health problems of offspring. Emerging pestivirus diseases frequently challenge prevention and control strategies in the swine and cattle industry. This PhD proposal will explore pestiviruses in sheep and goat in the UK and its transmission between different animal host species in a multispecies grazing farm system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019611-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
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
procurement@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

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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