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title: "Examining the transmission of HEV in pig and into the pork food chain"
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# Examining the transmission of HEV in pig and into the pork food chain

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a891ad0-cffc-4f47-84a1-68feb6cbede6

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is seeking to examine the transmission of Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) in pigs and its implications for the pork food chain. The procurement falls under the research and development services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. This tender has reached the award stage, with the contract expected to run from 12 February 2018 to 31 December 2020, after the tender period ended on 1 February 2018. The procurement process was initiated through a direct single tender action, with a contract value of £166,251.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in veterinary science, food safety, and public health research, particularly those specialising in virology and epidemiology. Stakeholders in this sector may find potential growth avenues through partnerships or collaborations to explore HEV transmission and its impact on food safety. Given the nature of the project, expertise in animal health and food supply chain management will be advantageous for businesses looking to participate or provide relevant services.

## Notice

Examining the transmission of HEV in pig and into the pork food chain

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d33bbdf-cdd4-419c-a2d9-bb899e8691e6 |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,251 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2018 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d33bbdf-cdd4-419c-a2d9-bb899e8691e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d33bbdf-cdd4-419c-a2d9-bb899e8691e6
  5th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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