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title: "Equine anthelmintic resistance: Anthelmintic efficacy in ascarids (Parascaris spp.) populations in foals and youngstock and existing management strategies on UK stud farms."
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# Equine anthelmintic resistance: Anthelmintic efficacy in ascarids (Parascaris spp.) populations in foals and youngstock and existing management strategies on UK stud farms.

Buyer: VETERINARY MEDICINE DIRECTORATE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87c88383-7780-4e49-bb48-8e323f111f4b

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## Summary

The Veterinary Medicine Directorate is seeking research proposals on equine anthelmintic resistance, focusing on Parascaris spp. populations in foals and youngstock on UK stud farms. The project aims to enhance equine parasite control practices in the UK through new data and industry recommendations. The procurement process is open and the tender period ends on 10th June 2024, with a contract period from 1st August 2024 to 1st October 2028.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services within the veterinary industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are suitable bidders for this open procedure tender. Interested parties can access procurement documents online for free and submit proposals electronically via the specified platform.

## Notice

The Veterinary Medicine Directorate (VMD) wishes to undertake research to investigate anthelmintic efficacy in Parascaris spp. (ascarids) populations,examine ascarid egg shedding dynamics and understand existing management strategies on UK stud farms. The aim of the project is to provide published UK-specific data to strengthen the evidence base for equine parasite control practices and help to inform industry recommendations. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Prior Information Notice (PIN): FTS-001159_ 03-04-2024 v0.3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0056ba11-8b2d-4fa8-885b-cfc65d0f4451 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 1 Oct 2028 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VETERINARY MEDICINE DIRECTORATE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 10 May 2024 at 08:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0056ba11-8b2d-4fa8-885b-cfc65d0f4451

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0056ba11-8b2d-4fa8-885b-cfc65d0f4451
  10th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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