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title: "Supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) Eggs to APHA (Re-Tender)"
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# Supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) Eggs to APHA (Re-Tender)

Buyer: APHA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75afc05e-2e51-4644-8c41-68ba06681489

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is planning a tender for the Supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) Eggs. The contract is expected to start in February 2025, following a three-month transition period. The APHA, an executive agency working on behalf of Defra, Scottish Government, and Welsh Government, aims to safeguard animal health and public health through research, surveillance, and inspection.

This procurement opportunity is suitable for businesses involved in providing animal products and related goods. The tender specifically requires SPF Eggs free from specified pathogens. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The contracting authority, APHA, is located in London, UK, and the engagement end date for this process is set for September 17, 2024.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has an ongoing requirement for the supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) Eggs. The Authority intends to launch a tender in August 2024, with contract commencement from February 2025, following a three month transition period. The Authority anticipates that the new contract will run for a minimum of 3 years with the option to extend, based on the future requirements of the APHA, which are yet to be confirmed. The APHA is an executive agency working on behalf of Defra, Scottish Government and Welsh Government. APHA's role is to safeguard animal health and welfare as well as public health, protect the economy and enhance food security through research, surveillance and inspection. The APHA's range of responsibilities includes statutory work for the UK government for disease control through surveillance activities, research and consultancy. A number of these animal related research and surveillance activities, such as vaccine development and identification of types of disease, require Eggs to provide tissues, embryos and live birds. It is important that these Eggs are free of specified pathogens or extraneous agents, as they could cause infection or contaminate the work. In addition there is a legal requirement that Eggs used in the production and quality controls of vaccines are free from specified pathogens.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/195fc1e6-b444-42c4-b1d4-278f490d6c09 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 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 | APHA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03140000 - Animal products and related products
- 03142500 - Eggs

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2024 at 09:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/195fc1e6-b444-42c4-b1d4-278f490d6c09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/195fc1e6-b444-42c4-b1d4-278f490d6c09
  21st June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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