--- title: "Supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) Eggs to APHA (Re-Tender)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20de966f-9e01-4121-9fe6-d6527339bab9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20de966f-9e01-4121-9fe6-d6527339bab9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20de966f-9e01-4121-9fe6-d6527339bab9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20de966f-9e01-4121-9fe6-d6527339bab9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (APHA)" published: "2024-11-21" --- # Supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) Eggs to APHA (Re-Tender) Buyer: ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (APHA) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20de966f-9e01-4121-9fe6-d6527339bab9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20de966f-9e01-4121-9fe6-d6527339bab9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20de966f-9e01-4121-9fe6-d6527339bab9.json) ## Summary The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA), an agency working under Defra as well as the Scottish and Welsh Governments, is re-tendering the supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) Eggs. This procurement process involves the delivery of pathogen-free eggs essential for various research and surveillance activities within the agency. The procurement, classified under the industry category of 'Eggs' and 'Animal products and related products', has an open procedure method and an estimated value of £495,000. The tender period ends on 15 January 2025, with the contract commencement scheduled for 15 February 2025, extending until 14 February 2028. The eggs must adhere to the European Pharmacopoeia standards and suppliers need to be ISO 9001 accredited. Notable delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, amongst others. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers specialising in animal products with capabilities to meet strict pathogen-free requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit markedly from this contract due to its specific suitability criteria. Suppliers that can demonstrate ISO 9001 compliance and proficiency in Good Manufacture Practice will find themselves particularly well-placed to secure this contract. By participating in this procurement, businesses can strengthen their portfolios and expand their market reach, especially within public sector contracts involving critical health and safety standards in the animal health domain. ## Notice APHA is an executive agency working on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Scottish Government and Welsh Government. APHA's role is to safeguard animal health and welfare as well as public health, protect the economy and enhance food security through research, surveillance and inspection. APHA's range of responsibilities includes statutory work for the United Kingdom (UK) government for disease control through surveillance activities, research and consultancy. A number of these animal related research and surveillance activities, such as vaccine development and identification of types of disease, require Eggs to provide tissues, embryos and live birds. It is important that these Eggs are free of specified pathogens or extraneous agents, as they could cause infection or contaminate the work. In addition, there is a legal requirement that Eggs used in the production and quality controls of vaccines are free from specified pathogens. The successful supplier shall supply Eggs (from Flocks) which comply with the current European Pharmacopoeia 5.2.2 Chicken Flocks free from Specified Pathogens for the Production and Quality Control of Vaccines and must be accredited to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 (or equivalent for the country the supplier operates in) and follow Good Manufacture Practice. Evidence of ISO accreditation shall be provided to APHA annually by the supplier. Further information on the overall requirement can be found within the Bidder Pack - Specification document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16028f4a-3c2e-4227-b37a-a01d6ddb0b2d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £495,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (APHA) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03140000 - Animal products and related products - 03142500 - Eggs ## Release History - 21 Nov 2024 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16028f4a-3c2e-4227-b37a-a01d6ddb0b2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16028f4a-3c2e-4227-b37a-a01d6ddb0b2d 21st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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