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Vaccine approaches against HEV in pigs

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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07 Jul 2025 at 15:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, a central government body located in London, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Vaccine approaches against HEV in pigs," which falls under the services category of research and development. The procurement method was direct, executed below threshold value without competition. This contract was awarded to the University of Surrey and commenced on 7th July 2025, running till 30th September 2027, with a potential extension till 30th September 2028. The contract is valued at £68,894, potentially reaching a gross amount of £82,672.80.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth within the research and development sector, particularly for businesses specialising in vaccine development and animal health research. Companies that offer innovative solutions in these fields, especially those with the capability to execute complex biological research, would have been well-suited for such a contract. The successful bidder, the University of Surrey, indicates that large-scale institutions with substantial research expertise and facilities are key contenders in this sector. The project offers an opportunity to contribute to advancements in controlling HEV among pigs, potentially leading to further research opportunities and collaborations.

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Notice Title

Vaccine approaches against HEV in pigs

Notice Description

This project will comprehensively test different vaccine approaches against HEV in pigs, applying a range of methods from measuring Abs to the protective signature in the liver. The hypothesis is that the vaccines may not be able to prevent infection, but to reduce HEV replication to an extend that onward transmission between pigs would no longer be possible. To that extend the approaches to investigate the above concept are as follows: * Use of an oral vaccine, a parantal vaccine, and the combination of the above - as prime/boost approach * In all cases the project will analyse the levels and quality of Abs generated. * The project will further analyse the induction of T cells by the vaccine - such analysis will be undertaken via liver and gut samples (locally) as well as systemically (in blood). The project can use flow cytometry, RNASeq or scRNASeq to demonstrate the full spectrum of functional T cells induced. The most promising candidate approach will then also be used for a challenge study.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037994-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,894 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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