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title: "Develop and Pilot Approaches to Surveillance for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Equine (Lot 2)"
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# Develop and Pilot Approaches to Surveillance for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Equine (Lot 2)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ca84600-e3dd-4851-afea-934cf64186a9

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to The University of Liverpool for the project titled "Develop and Pilot Approaches to Surveillance for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Equine (Lot 2)." This procurement falls under the "Design and execution of research and development" industry category and will be carried out in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold, and the contract, valued at £268,051.82, spans from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2028. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award announced on 27 September 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary research, particularly in the field of antimicrobial resistance. Companies providing innovative surveillance solutions and possessing expertise in equine health will find this project highly relevant. Additionally, research institutions and firms engaged in the design and implementation of comprehensive research programs may also consider this an excellent prospect for collaboration and growth. The awarded contract reflects a significant commitment to advancing veterinary medicine and presents an opportunity for niche market players to demonstrate their capabilities and expand their portfolio.

## Notice

The Veterinary Medicine Directorate (VMD) has commissioned research to develop and pilot different approaches to surveillance for antibiotic resistance in equines in the UK. The aim of the project will inform representative UK-wide surveillance of antibiotic resistance in commensal bacteria carried by equine populations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde6a9ab-1f0e-456e-9601-62de3693aa2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £268,051 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £268,051 |
| 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 4DF |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde6a9ab-1f0e-456e-9601-62de3693aa2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde6a9ab-1f0e-456e-9601-62de3693aa2b
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87aa4d9d-2e2b-4b64-9a0a-b13b19b688f7
  C25470_Develop and Pilot Approaches to Surveillance for AMR in Equine_Redacted

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