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title: "Investigating Survival and Persistence of Mycoplasma Agalactiae (MA) in the Farm Environment"
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# Investigating Survival and Persistence of Mycoplasma Agalactiae (MA) in the Farm Environment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21766352-0a5e-425e-8d25-b0bc9c4fc879

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) for the project titled "Investigating Survival and Persistence of Mycoplasma Agalactiae (MA) in the Farm Environment." This tender falls under the laboratory and research services category and is located in London, England. The procurement method employed is classified as 'Other', indicating a tailored approach, and is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £60,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st November 2016 and will conclude on 31st March 2020, while the tender submission period has already ended as of 30th September 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on laboratory and research services, particularly those with expertise in agricultural studies and environmental science. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this project particularly suitable, as it seeks innovative solutions to critical challenges within sheep farming. Companies that engage in testing, lab work, and field research could leverage this opportunity to grow their portfolio and reputation within the agricultural sector.

## Notice

The subcontractor will: 1. Assist development of an on-farm sampling strategy, real-time quantitative PCR and protocols relevant to both Sicilian and UK small ruminant farming practices. 2. Arrange, visit and perform longitudinal sampling in a model farm environment by placing M. agalactiae-positive animals in a controlled farm setting to define realistic sampling structure to identify likely key sources of viable MA in the natural sheep farm environment. 3. Arrange, visit and perform longitudinal sampling, for extended periods months in a natural sheep farm environment with associated laboratory culture and real time quantitative PCR identify to determine key environmental sources and assess persistence of M. agalactiae in that farm setting. 4. Perform follow up on-farm studies using including PCR to monitor viability in the previously identified positive reservoirs during a minimum of 2 different seasons of the year. 5. Arrange and undertake controlled quantitative experimental infection studies on small fenced-off areas of naturally infected farms. 6. Provide written reports of progress annually and contribute to final report as well as peer reviewed publications. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be6e8b8-0ccd-4ed3-b002-ed339a644677 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISTITUTO ZOOPROFILATTICO SPERIMENTALE DELLA SICILIA "A. MIRRI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2016 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be6e8b8-0ccd-4ed3-b002-ed339a644677

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be6e8b8-0ccd-4ed3-b002-ed339a644677
  28th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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