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title: "Risk assessment for introduction of potato rot into the UK"
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# Risk assessment for introduction of potato rot into the UK

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3052c488-4f26-43c5-a6a4-176f3c5c4bcf

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## Summary

The procurement process for a risk assessment concerning the introduction of potato rot into the UK was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. The tender, titled "Risk assessment for introduction of potato rot into the UK," falls under the horticultural services category. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 12th October 2018, and the contract period running until 31st March 2019. The total value of the contract is £30,000. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom and was executed via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural risk assessment and surveillance services. Companies with expertise in horticultural services or those that can offer innovative surveillance schemes to assess crop disease risks would be particularly well-suited to compete. The need for effective measures to counter potential threats to the agricultural sector creates avenues for expertise in risk management and data analysis within this industry.

## Notice

The primary focus of this assessment will be to assess the effectiveness of the current surveillance schemes and to assess the degree to which an alternative surveillance scheme will affect the probability of potato rot entering the UK. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF WORK To develop a quantitative risk assessment to estimate the probability of introduction of potato brown rot to the UK under the current surveillance scheme and under alternative surveillance schemes including factors such as prevalence, critical control points, seasonality and import volumes. Additional information: Please call 02085 654628 if you have any questions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d612fa2-9d13-4860-a328-1bfba91f666d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 1AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2018 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d612fa2-9d13-4860-a328-1bfba91f666d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d612fa2-9d13-4860-a328-1bfba91f666d
  14th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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