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ES RDE 031 - Forecasting Avian Influenza in Cattle

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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15 May 2026 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) involves a project titled "ES RDE 031 - Forecasting Avian Influenza in Cattle." This contract, identified as ocds-h6vhtk-069999, is focused on the services industry, specifically research and development consultancy services, situated in London, United Kingdom. The process concluded with an award and contract stage on 28 April 2026, and is set to run from 14 May 2026 to 14 April 2030. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method below the threshold, with a gross contract value of £100,053.17.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those with expertise in epidemiology and veterinary science. Large-scale suppliers with proficiency in modelling approaches and international collaboration, as demonstrated by the successful bid from The University of Liverpool, would be well-suited. Businesses focused on innovation in controlling diseases like avian influenza can leverage the project's findings for further research, expanding their market reach and influence in both domestic and international spheres.

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Notice Title

ES RDE 031 - Forecasting Avian Influenza in Cattle

Notice Description

Defra self-service direct award. In this project we will rely on synergies between US and UK modelling approaches to quantify the risk of H5N1 and the opportunities for control in both countries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069999
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044734-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£83,377 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 14 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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