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Economic impact assessment for an outbreak of African swine fever in the UK

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), a central government public authority based in Coventry, is seeking tenders for an economic impact assessment regarding an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the UK. This procurement is under the service category and is vital for preparing the UK pig and pork industry for potential outbreaks. The procurement process is presently at the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their bids via email by 12:00 noon on 24th August 2026. The contract, valued approximately at £40,000, will commence on 21st September 2026 and conclude on 25th January 2027. The procurement method is open competition, below threshold, encouraging wider participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the economic analysis and consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in agriculture and food supply chain impacts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in economic assessments and a robust project management framework stand to gain from this opportunity. Given the criteria for award, businesses focusing on competitive pricing, detailed project planning, and effective team management will be well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender offers potential business growth through involvement with a government-led initiative aiming to safeguard an essential segment of the UK's agri-food sector.

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Notice Title

Economic impact assessment for an outbreak of African swine fever in the UK

Notice Description

AHDB is seeking quotes for an economic impact assessment for an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in the UK. This project forms part of a wider area of work concerned with preparing the UK pig and pork industry for a potential outbreak. ASF is a viral disease of pigs which is well-established in parts of Europe, Asia and Africa, with a reservoir of infection in the wild boar population. It is transmitted through infected pigs and contaminated pork products. ASF represents a significant and growing threat to the UK pig and pork sector, primarily from the potential introduction of the disease, particularly via illegally imported pork and pork products entering the country through passenger routes and other uncontrolled channels. AHDB has been working alongside other industry stakeholders and partners over the last several years on ASF prevention and awareness. We are now working to prepare the industry so that it can continue to function as normally as possible should an outbreak occur and recover rapidly thereafter. In addition to quantifying the economic and productivity impacts of a potential ASF outbreak in the UK, this review is intended to serve as an evidence base for industry representative bodies (e.g. National Pig Association, British Meat Processors' Association, National Farmers' Union) in their engagement with Government and other stakeholders. A key objective is to evidence the scale of economic risk posed to the UK pig sector and wider agri-food supply chain. As part of this wider area of work, and in light of the outbreak of ASF in Spain in November 2025, AHDB is looking to update and build on two previous economic impact assessments which it produced in 2018 and 2020. Estimated value is approx PS40k. Contract start date is 21st September 2026, end date 25th January 2027. Closing date is Monday 24th August at 12 NOON. Please email your response to miranda.poulson@ahdb.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ce
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075735-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

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