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title: "CEFAS23-144 Contract for PATHSAFE Pathogen machine learning"
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# CEFAS23-144 Contract for PATHSAFE Pathogen machine learning

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41a0428d-d535-4f9a-9c23-f40f9a2d4531

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## Summary

The contracting organisation Cefas has awarded a contract for PATHSAFE Pathogen machine learning analysis services. The contract has a value of £60,000 GBP and was awarded through a direct procurement method. The tender had a minimum value of £50,000 GBP. The contract period is from December 20, 2023, to March 31, 2025, and the tender period ended on December 19, 2023.

This opportunity to provide specialised services for pathogen surveillance in agriculture, food, and environment presents a lucrative chance for businesses in the analysis services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Cefas, the buying organisation, located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, is actively seeking suppliers to support their ongoing efforts in pathogen surveillance. The successful bidder, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), has secured the contract and will collaborate with Cefas on this innovative project.

## Notice

Background: As part of the Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and Environment (PATHSAFE) programme, Cefas are conducting pilot surveillance studies for key foodborne disease pathogens. Cefas have collected and analysed weekly river water samples over a time series of 2 x 3 month periods. Additional analyses of these samples and data generated is required to generate a tool for predicting the risk of foodborne disease in river catchments and shellfish harvesting areas. Requirement: Cefas require specialised services to generate 16S rRNA sequence data from river water samples and the subsequent bioinformatic analyses of 16S rRNA and whole genome sequences via a customised pipeline. A machine-learning method is required to be developed for the rapid analysis and interpretation of 16S data, along with a dashboard and customised web platform for visualisation of 16S and microbial genomic results. DNA samples will be shipped from the UK to UAB by the Environment Agency at nocost to UAB. Whole genome sequence data will be provided to UAB by Cefas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2c16ad-1b64-48b7-82b1-0baf005e3c41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITAT AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA (UAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2023 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2c16ad-1b64-48b7-82b1-0baf005e3c41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2c16ad-1b64-48b7-82b1-0baf005e3c41
  21st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba7bdf42-58ed-4257-8c7c-5737dbef4089
  CEFAS23-144 Cefas_Short_Form_Contract - Complete_Redacted

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