Award

Equine Infectious Diseases Surveillance Service

HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Oct 2025 at 16:38

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Horserace Betting Levy Board in London has awarded a contract for the "Equine Infectious Diseases Surveillance Service" to Cambridge University Technical Services Limited. This project falls under the categories of research and veterinary services and is primarily focused on monitoring and controlling equine diseases within the United Kingdom and globally. The process has moved from the tender stage, initiated on 16th June 2025, to the awarding of the contract on 23rd October 2025, with the contract period set to start on 5th November 2025 and conclude on 31st October 2028. The open procurement procedure ensured transparency and competitive bidding, with a contract value pegged at £2,700,000, reflecting its strategic importance under the central government’s public authority classification. Delivery will span several UK regions, guaranteeing a comprehensive coverage in terms of service delivery.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses operating in equine health, animal research, and veterinary services, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions and expert consultation in monitoring equine diseases. The successful awardee, being a technical service provider tied to academia, underscores the contract's focus on research excellence and expert advisory roles, suggesting that businesses with strong research capabilities and an inclination towards collaboration with educational institutions stand a solid chance. The option to extend the contract by up to two years further opens additional avenues for ongoing business, rewarding consistent and high-quality service provision. Businesses interested in future opportunities may benefit from focusing on building strong academic and governmental ties, as well as maintaining a keen eye on developments within this sector.

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Notice Title

Equine Infectious Diseases Surveillance Service

Notice Description

Contract Award The primary purpose of the Service is to provide, on a continuous basis, the thorough monitoring and investigation of equine infectious diseases in the Great Britain, monitoring globally, and the provision of expert advice on the prevention and control of such diseases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend the service for up to a further two years subject to satisfactory performance and at the sole discretion of the HBLB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05496a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067988-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
Contact Name
Jenny Swainson
Contact Email
procurement@hblb.org.uk
Contact Phone
+447798736536

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES

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