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Control of Iceberg Diseases in Sheep in Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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12 Nov 2025 at 16:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Control of Iceberg Diseases in Sheep in Wales" was conducted by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, a central government public authority based in Cardiff, UK. This contract addresses services in the research laboratory sector, specifically for the assessment of chronic sheep diseases known as Iceberg diseases. The procurement, initiated with a direct method due to unique supplier capabilities, moved from planning to award stage. The contract was awarded to the Wales Veterinary Science Centre on 31st March 2025, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The services will be performed within Wales, UK, and were carried out without competition under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for those businesses specialising in veterinary science and animal disease research. Specifically, the contract with Wales Veterinary Science Centre showcases the importance of having specialised scientific resources and infrastructure, making it particularly suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with unique capabilities in similar fields. The contract's gross value of £48,000 underscores the potential financial growth for businesses in this niche sector, particularly those able to provide specialised testing platforms and data handling systems integral to such research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Control of Iceberg Diseases in Sheep in Wales

Notice Description

Award of a contract for the assessment of the prevalence of three major chronic sheep diseases in Wales - collectively known as "Iceberg diseases". No competitive process was followed as the supplier in question uniquely holds sole access to suitable, geographically diverse samples, in-house Enerplex testing platform as well as the laboratory infrastructure, data handling systems and scientific expertise required to carry out the testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073320-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
James Sully
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALES VETERINARY SCIENCE CENTRE (EVSC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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