--- title: "Equine Infectious Diseases Surveillance Service - Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4430ed23-7a88-459a-8e87-57292921434d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4430ed23-7a88-459a-8e87-57292921434d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4430ed23-7a88-459a-8e87-57292921434d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4430ed23-7a88-459a-8e87-57292921434d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EXCEEDING LIMITED" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Equine Infectious Diseases Surveillance Service - Opportunity Buyer: EXCEEDING LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4430ed23-7a88-459a-8e87-57292921434d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4430ed23-7a88-459a-8e87-57292921434d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4430ed23-7a88-459a-8e87-57292921434d.json) ## Summary EXCEEDING LIMITED is overseeing the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Equine Infectious Diseases Surveillance Service - Opportunity" in the research services sector. The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) seeks expressions of interest from potential service providers. The primary service involves continuous monitoring and investigation of equine infectious diseases within Great Britain and globally. The engagement end date is set for 4th April 2025. This project will engage with the Equine Industry, including both Thoroughbred and non-Thoroughbred sectors, and aims to provide expert advice on disease prevention and control. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses well-versed in veterinary diagnostics, research, and disease surveillance. Ideal candidates include SMEs with capabilities in equine health, diagnostic services, and research dissemination. Businesses involved in international and local disease management, scientific publication, and liaison with governmental bodies, such as DEFRA, will find this tender especially pertinent. This presents a robust opportunity to impact the equine industry positively while expanding business outreach and expertise. Interested parties should express their interest by contacting delivery@exceeding.uk.com. ## Notice The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) is seeking expressions of interest from potential Service Providers who may be interested in tendering for the provision of the EIDS service. The primary purpose of the Service is to provide, on a continuous basis, the thorough monitoring and investigation of equine infectious diseases in the Great Britain, monitoring globally, and the provision of expert advice on the prevention and control of such diseases. The performance of the Service and the hosting of the EIDS Team will include delivery of the following activities; i. The surveillance of equine infectious diseases both within Great Britain and internationally; ii. Liaison with the provider of the equine diagnostic microbiology (EDM) services; iii. To ensure, as far as is practicable, the provision by the EDM service provider of data and infectious agents / reagents for various research and other projects as requested by HBLB; iv. The provision of advice to the Equine Industry (Thoroughbred and non-Thoroughbred) on the prevention, management and control of equine infectious diseases, including development and maintenance of an engagement with the non-Thoroughbred sector and their veterinary advisors; v. Participation in relevant GB and worldwide activities that aim to protect the Equine Industry from infectious diseases, including liaison with the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and associated UK Government agencies; vi. Dissemination of relevant and user-friendly information to the Equine Industry on equine infectious diseases; vii. Publication of the scientific results of the activity of the EIDS Team in relevant scientific literature; viii. Development and maintenance, with the support and assistance of the Equine Industry as appropriate, of a written plan for managing and responding to major outbreaks and epidemics of equine infectious disease. Where such response is likely to involve significant additional cost, this should be agreed in advance with HBLB. If you are interested in tendering for this service, please register an interest by emailing delivery@exceeding.uk.com This tender is being managed by eXceeding Limited on behalf of HBLB ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e8270e-1d2c-4feb-bade-b2e0228c3938 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EXCEEDING LIMITED | | Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE19 5EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | Kimbolton | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 16:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e8270e-1d2c-4feb-bade-b2e0228c3938 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e8270e-1d2c-4feb-bade-b2e0228c3938 20th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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