--- title: "Model transferability for improved preparedness against emerging tree diseases" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4bd34c3e-154d-4529-89eb-91baba485dee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bd34c3e-154d-4529-89eb-91baba485dee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bd34c3e-154d-4529-89eb-91baba485dee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bd34c3e-154d-4529-89eb-91baba485dee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-01-25" --- # Model transferability for improved preparedness against emerging tree diseases Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bd34c3e-154d-4529-89eb-91baba485dee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bd34c3e-154d-4529-89eb-91baba485dee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bd34c3e-154d-4529-89eb-91baba485dee.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for a project titled "Model transferability for improved preparedness against emerging tree diseases." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on the evaluation of tree disease modelling approaches. The contract, valued at £70,000, is set to commence on 7th May 2019 and will run until 6th November 2022. The procurement method utilised was a collaboration agreement, and the procurement stage at this point is complete, having concluded on 10th July 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research services and consultancy within the environmental sector, particularly those focusing on plant health and disease management. Companies with expertise in modelling and analytics, as well as those able to contribute to the development of transferable models for policymaking in the face of tree disease threats, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of academic institutions, like the University of Salford, highlights the potential for partnerships between businesses and educational organisations in this field. ## Notice Recent emerging tree diseases such Ash dieback in the UK (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) have caused significant environmental and economic damage. Devastating new diseases, such as Xylella in Europe, are a constant threat. Models developed to inform policy about how best to address these threats are largely bespoke and the general characteristics of models which facilitate transferability have not been fully explored. This PhD will use a range of modelling approaches to compare how predictions from models parameterised at one location perform in new locations, as well as across different disease species. Multiple model-performance criteria will be defined to test the impact of model transferability on the accuracy to estimate the outcome of different intervention strategies allowing for a quantification of the extent that transferability is possible in a way that is of direct relevance to DEFRA. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2420fba6-9b85-41b1-aab1-2e55c4c72678 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Collaboration agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jul 2018 | | Contract period | 6 May 2019 - 6 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £70,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2019 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2420fba6-9b85-41b1-aab1-2e55c4c72678 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2420fba6-9b85-41b1-aab1-2e55c4c72678 25th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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