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title: "Project 28709: Scanning Surveillance Post Mortem Examinations"
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# Project 28709: Scanning Surveillance Post Mortem Examinations

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a7b2bb1-59c3-442a-a3a9-ac5e17c92465

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## Summary

The procurement process has been initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "Project 28709: Scanning Surveillance Post Mortem Examinations." This project falls under the veterinary services industry category and encompasses multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including England, Wales, and the Isle of Man. The procurement method employed is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the process has reached the award stage as of 7th December 2020. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2021 and will extend until 31st December 2023, with a possible two-year extension. The total contract value is £1,250,000, covering various contractual obligations related to veterinary diagnostic and surveillance services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in veterinary services, particularly those that can provide diagnostic and surveillance capabilities for farm animals. Companies that are likely well-suited to compete include veterinary colleges, research institutions, and entities with experience in pathology and animal health investigations. With a focus on collaborative engagement with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and participation in an integrated network, this contract can enhance the growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) in this specialised field.

## Notice

Defra has awarded eight (8) contracts, on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), for the provision of veterinary diagnostic and surveillance services, namely Post Mortem Examination (PME) (supported by laboratory testing), as part of an integrated network alongside APHA's own PME sites (the Veterinary Investigation Centres), for farm animals in England and Wales. The services required under these contracts include: - Alerting APHA to suspicions of notifiable disease, new or re-emerging disease threats (NRT) and animal welfare issues. - Participation as part of an extended network of veterinary staff with experience in farm animal disease investigation, diagnosis and pathology, actively engaging in Government surveillance for potential NRT in farm animals. - Day-to-day discussion with Private Veterinary Surgeons (PVS) about disease incidents where specialist advice is needed. - Examination of animal carcases with the objective of diagnosing disease. - Collection and reporting of data from PME and disease investigations of animals for the purpose of accumulation of surveillance intelligence. Contracts started on 01/01/2021 (with the exception of the University of Nottingham which started on 15/02/2021) and they will run for three (3) years (to 31/12/2023) with a period of up to twenty-four (24) months extension if required. (The value on this notice covers the full five-year period.) 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/d85b42d9-46a5-49c5-936a-da7f2b89cf81 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE; SAC COMMERCIAL; UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL; UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE; UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL; UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM; UNIVERSITY OF SURREY; WALES VETERINARY SCIENCE CENTRE/IECHYD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85b42d9-46a5-49c5-936a-da7f2b89cf81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85b42d9-46a5-49c5-936a-da7f2b89cf81
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1bab1a9-59f3-415c-9041-0e88355ceef1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03b13fd9-4d59-4ce3-b4f2-661c391098f7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e15fef2-a364-4aab-9357-325d9cfe5a39
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cae2f4f4-3353-4cca-95e5-37ed7d587204
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3137a81b-8f5b-40a6-bfb7-05a165d6bc80
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fb718fc-1332-4aeb-b61c-364afb5f6298
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64134b20-9116-490a-a096-321e64adf9d7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/111f89e3-b225-406b-9958-8a11b34a916f
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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