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title: "Identification of possible agent(s) of puffy skin disease in rainbow trout"
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# Identification of possible agent(s) of puffy skin disease in rainbow trout

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99cc5ea9-5943-47b1-8d23-4da957aed394

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## Summary

The recent procurement process was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed at addressing the economically significant puffy skin disease affecting rainbow trout. The contract, titled "Identification of possible agent(s) of puffy skin disease in rainbow trout," falls under the fish farming services industry category and was initiated as a limited procurement method without a call for competition. The tender period concluded on 9th January 2017, while the contract runs from 9th January 2017 to 30th April 2017. The value of this contract is £24,634, with work primarily focusing on understanding the transmissible agent(s) responsible for this disease to assist the fish farming sector. 

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy and food safety within the aquatic farming industry. Companies with expertise in service provisions related to disease management and fish farming research are well-suited to compete in such tenders. By engaging in this type of procurement, businesses can establish growth through collaboration with large entities like CEFAS and contribute to crucial developments in safeguarding fish health and productivity in aquaculture.

## Notice

Puffy skin disease (PSD) is an economically significant, emerging skin condition, affecting rainbow trout. Direct cohabitation challenges with PSD-affected fish have shown that PSD is a transmissible condition. However, despite extensive histological, virological and bacteriological examinations, the actual causative infectious agent(s) remain unknown (Cano et al., 2016). The proposed work seeks to provide scientific data on the nature of the transmissible agent(s) of PSD, an emerging disease which remains a significant economic concern to the fish farming industry since affected fish are unmarketable. Understanding the nature of the aetiological agent will assist in the development of disease mitigation strategies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb2a702-251a-4271-a047-7a42922fb874 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2017 - 30 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,634 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,634 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEFAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 77850000 - Fish farming services
- 90721300 - Food or feed contamination protection services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2017 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb2a702-251a-4271-a047-7a42922fb874

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb2a702-251a-4271-a047-7a42922fb874
  31st January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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